BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
$56,100
$30,430
Highlights
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$56,100
|
$30,430
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
255 hp
|
181 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
255 @ 5000
|
181 @ 7000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 1500
|
151 @ 4000
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 9 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45YR18
|
P195/50VR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/40YR18
|
P195/50VR16
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
31 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Height, Overall |
51 in
|
49 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
52 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
59 in
|
| Wheelbase |
97 in
|
91 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
10 ft³
|
5 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
59 in
|
| Length, Overall |
171 in
|
154 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
68 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,314 lbs
|
2,366 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
12 gal
|
Safety
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
100
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 BMW Z4 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 2026 BMW Z4 and the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
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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