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Compare BMW Z4 E85 LCI vs Mazda MX-5 ND vs Mazda MX-5 NC1

Variants
2.0i
2.5si
2.5si AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
3.0si
3.0si AT
1.5 SkyActiv-G
1.5 SkyActiv-G 2018
2.0 SkyActiv-G 160
RF 2.0 SkyActiv-G 160
2.0 SkyActiv-G 160 AT
2.0 SkyActiv-G 181
RF 2.0 SkyActiv-G 181
2.0 SkyActiv-G 181 AT
RF 2.0 SkyActiv-G 181 AT
1.8
2.0 AT
2.0 6MT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
9.8 m / 32.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1245 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
3995 mm / 157.3 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1720 mm / 67.7 in
Track Width | Front
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Wheelbase
2330 mm / 91.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.36

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.8:1
Engine | Redline
7500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
83.1 mm / 3.3 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
86%
86%
Pros
  • Good N52 engine
  • New ZF 6HP autoamtic transmission
  • Electric power steering problem fixed
  • Small turning circle
  • Rigid chassis
  • Slightly better built
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Enjoyable 7500rpm redline
  • Small turning circle
  • Superb handling characteristics
  • High reliability
  • New hard top
  • Sweet manual transmissions
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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