BMW Z4 vs Mazda MX-5 (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$24,425
- Z4: 74 hp more, 2.2 s quicker to 60.
- MX-5: $24,425 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- Z4 wins 4 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Z4 | MX-5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $54,595 | $30,170 | MX-5 |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 181 hp | Z4 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | Z4 |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | MX-5 |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 4.6 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 9.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | MX-5 |
| Length | 170.7 in | 154.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 68.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,314 lb | 2,368 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.9 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 s published | 6.0 s estimate | Z4 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Z4 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i RWD $53,600 | MX-5 MX-5 Miata RF Club RWD $40,210 | $13,390 |
| MX-5 Miata Sport RWD $28,985 | Z4 sDrive 30i Roadster 2D RWD $53,600 | $24,615 |
Cost to run
MX-5 costs $24,709 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Z4 | MX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $54,595 | $30,170 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $62,824 | $38,115 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MX-5 wins.
Z4 wins if Price weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MX-5 | 45% |
| MPG | MX-5 | 3% |
| Power | Z4 | 29% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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