Mazda MX-5 vs BMW M3 Comparison

    Mazda MX-5

    BMW M3

    2024 Mazda
    MX-5
    vs
    2024 BMW
    M3
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Fuel Efficiency
    45L
    275 to 410 km
    59L
    566 to 614 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,090 - $56,140
    $153,500 - $249,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
    • RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
    • Compliant ride
    Misses
    • Tan interior exclusive for auto
    • Limited passenger legroom
    • Steering lacks feedback
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fearsomely fast on road and track
    • Extra wagon practicality
    • Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
    Misses
    • Options get expensive, fast
    • Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
    • We've had to wait so long!

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
    NA

    Colours Available

    Non-metallic paint (no cost)

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow

    Metallic paint (no cost)

    • Black Sapphire
    • M Portimao Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Isle of Man Green
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • Skyscraper Grey
    • Aventurine Red

    BMW Individual paint

    • Dravit Grey ($2500)
    • Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
    • Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)

    Specs

    Type
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1496 - 19982993
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.5L3.0L
    Induction
    INLINE 4TURBO 6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1624
    Power
    97kW - 135kW353kW - 405kW
    Power RPM
    70006250
    Torque
    152Nm - 205Nm550Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 45002650 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    139.3

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