Comparison BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (325 Hp) & Mazda MX-5 II (NB) 1.8i 16V (146 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mazda |
| Model: | Z3 | MX-5 |
| Generation: | Z3 M (E36/7) | MX-5 II (NB) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 (325 Hp) | 1.8i 16V (146 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.6 l/100 km | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 51 l | 50 l |
| Power: | 325 hp | 146 hp |
| Max power in: | 7400 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 208 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.3 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 4900 rpm. | 168 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S54B32 | BP-Z3 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3246 cm3 | 1840 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4025 mm | 3975 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Height: | 1268 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2459 mm | 2265 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1492 mm | 1430 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 145 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 165 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1640 kg | 1280 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1450 kg | 1065 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R17 | 195/50 R15 84 V; 205/45 ZR16 83 W |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 6J x 15 ET 40; 6.5J x 16 ET 42 |