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Compare BMW M4 F83 Convertible vs BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Mazda MX-5 NC1

Variants
M4
M4 DCT
M4 Competition
M4 Competition DCT
S50
S54
1.8
2.0 AT
2.0 6MT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
220 L / 7.8 cu-ft ~ 370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
4
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1245 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
4671 mm / 183.9 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
3995 mm / 157.3 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1720 mm / 67.7 in
Track Width | Front
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2812 mm / 110.7 in
2330 mm / 91.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
S55B30
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.8:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
83.1 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1850-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
66%
86%
Pros
  • Exceptionally gorgeous top up or down
  • Great S55 engine
  • Good manual transmission and decent DCT
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Superb handling characteristics
  • High reliability
  • New hard top
  • Sweet manual transmissions
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Quite heavy
  • Does not handle all that well
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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