Compare Mazda MX-5 Miata / Roadster NC1 vs BMW Z3 M Roadster E36/7 vs BMW M3 E46

Mazda MX-5 Miata / Roadster NC1

BMW Z3 M Roadster E36/7

BMW M3 E46

Mazda MX-5 Miata / Roadster NC1BMW Z3 M Roadster E36/7BMW M3 E46
Variants
1.8
2.0 AT
2.0 6MT
S50
S54

Reviews

Neofiliac score86%66%71%
Pros
  • Superb handling characteristics
  • High reliability
  • New hard top
  • Sweet manual transmissions
  • Improved performance
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Good S54 engine
  • Decent styling
  • Good manual transmission
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Horrible SMG transmission
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Worse handling than the Coupe

Price

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