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Compare: BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci (193 Hp) Automatic vs Mazda MX-5 IV (RF) 2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp)

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)
Mazda MX-5 IV (RF)Mazda MX-5 IV (RF)

General information

Brand
BMW
Mazda
Model
3 Series
MX-5
Generation
3 Series Coupe (E46)
MX-5 IV (RF)
Modification (Engine)
328Ci (193 Hp) Automatic
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 Hp)
Start of production
1999 year
August, 2018 year
End of production
2000 year
Body type
Coupe
Targa
Seats
5
2
Doors
2
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.3 l/100 km
8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.1 l/100 km
5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.1 sec
6.8 sec
Maximum speed
237 km/h
220 km/h
CO2 emissions
156 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
193 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
181 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Torque
280 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
205 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M52B28
Engine displacement
2798 cm3
1998 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm
83.5 mm
Piston Stroke
84 mm
91.2 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
13
Number of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
DOHC-VVT
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
4.3 l
Coolant
8.4 l
6 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1072 kg
Max. weight
1895 kg
1305 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
440 l
127 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
45 l

Dimensions

Length
4488 mm
3914 mm
Width
1757 mm
1735 mm
Height
1369 mm
1245 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
2309 mm
Front track
1471 mm
1496 mm
Rear (Back) track
1478 mm
1503 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
135 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
9.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
yes
yes
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Tires size
205/55 R16
205/45 R17
Wheel rims size
16
7J x 17