BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Highlights
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$56,100
Starting MSRP
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$30,430
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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255 hp
Horsepower
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181 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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295 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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151 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P255/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P195/50VR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45YR18
Front Tire Size
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P195/50VR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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31 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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51 in
Height, Overall
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49 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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171 in
Length, Overall
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154 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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97 in
Wheelbase
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91 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,314 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,366 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata is more fuel efficient than the 2026 BMW Z4 with 29 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata is cheaper than the 2026 BMW Z4 with a $30,430 starting MSRP versus a $56,100 starting MSRP.
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