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 Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline 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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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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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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Suspension
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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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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 (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 (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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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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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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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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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
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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Measurements
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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 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 Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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97 in
Wheelbase
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91 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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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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51 in
Height, Overall
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49 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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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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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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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
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
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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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
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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Safety
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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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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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
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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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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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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