Mazda MX-5 Miata vs BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$28,050 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price$20,325 | Average price$22,167 |
Listings2758 | Listings9567 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryMazda’s legendary two-seat, rear-drive roadster isn’t the most powerful or the fastest sports car you can buy, and it won’t elicit envy as a luxury-brand convertible can. But some people will longingly stare as you drive by with the top down, music on, and hair tousled by the breeze, wishing they could get a Mazda-badged reality escape pod of their own. We say go for it, new or used, from any of the four generations of MX-5s. But the 2022-2023 versions are the best. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2341 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height56.8 in |
Length154.1 in | Length185.9 in |
Width68.3 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload404 lbs | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,050 | $43,800 |
Average price | $20,325 | $22,167 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Mazda’s legendary two-seat, rear-drive roadster isn’t the most powerful or the fastest sports car you can buy, and it won’t elicit envy as a luxury-brand convertible can. But some people will longingly stare as you drive by with the top down, music on, and hair tousled by the breeze, wishing they could get a Mazda-badged reality escape pod of their own. We say go for it, new or used, from any of the four generations of MX-5s. But the 2022-2023 versions are the best. | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2341 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 404 lbs | 829 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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