Mazda MX-5 engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 38 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
7.9
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
710 km on highway
1060 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
3.98 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.68 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.22 m
1.40 m
Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 61 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 18 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
145 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
145 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 295 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
9.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
