Mazda MX-5 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 85 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 132 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.6 | |
| Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 52 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
145 litres | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 155 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`280 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`065 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 215 kg | 360 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 67 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5200 | |
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