Compare BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Mazda MX-5 NC1
Variants
S50
S54
1.8
2.0 AT
2.0 6MT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1245 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
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
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
2330 mm / 91.7 in
Performance
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
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
83.1 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Type
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
66%
86%
Pros
- Good engines
- Simple to work on
- No BS driving experience
- Superb handling characteristics
- High reliability
- New hard top
- Sweet manual transmissions
- Improved performance
Cons
- 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
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