BMW Z4 3.0i vs Mazda MX-5 Mazdaspeed
| Category | MX-5 Mazdaspeed | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 180 / 178 | 231 / 228 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 225 / 166 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1150 / 2535 | 1401 / 3089 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 157 / 155 | 165 / 163 |
Lap Times
| Track | MX-5 Mazdaspeed | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:47.00 | 1:45.28 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:14.60 | 1:12.09 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | MX-5 Mazdaspeed | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 18.3 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 34.2 s | 21.6 s |
| 1/4 mile | 15.2 s @ 91.0 mph | 14.0 s @ 99.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | MX-5 Mazdaspeed | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 213 kph (132 mph) | 252 kph (156 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (166 ft) | 48 m (156 ft) |
Summary
| Category | MX-5 Mazdaspeed | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 56 | 100 |
| Overall | 78 | 100 |
Verdict
Z4 3.0i is the fastest by a huge margin.
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