1995 BMW Z3 vs. 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1995 BMW Z3 (E36/7)Change Car
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2016 Mazda MX-5 IV (ND)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1995 BMW Z3 and the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1995 BMW Z3 measures 4050 mm (159.45 in), making it 135 mm (5.31 in) (3.3 %) longer than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV at 3915 mm (154.13 in). Looking at width, the 1995 BMW Z3 spans 1740 mm (68.50 in), which is 5 mm (0.20 in) (0.3 %) broader than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1995 BMW Z3 stands at 1306 mm (51.42 in), giving it an extra 76 mm (2.99 in) (5.8 %) compared to the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV at 1230 mm (48.43 in).

Overall, the 1995 BMW Z3 is longer, wider and taller than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV.

Length
4050 mm159.4 in
3915 mm154.1 in
Width
1740 mm68.5 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1306 mm51.4 in
1230 mm48.4 in

1995 BMW Z3 Side View Left
4050 mm159.4 in 🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+3.4%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Side View Left
3915 mm154.1 in πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-3.3%)
1995 BMW Z3 Front View
1740 mm68.5 in 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Front View
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
1995 BMW Z3 Rear View
1306 mm51.4 in 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+6.2%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Rear View
1230 mm48.4 in πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-5.8%)
1995 BMW Z3
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

1995
2016

Production:

1995-2003 Discontinued Model
2015-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4025-4050 mm158.5-159.4 in
🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+3.4%)
3915 mm154.1 in
πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-3.3%) - πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-2.7%)

Width:

1692-1740 mm66.6-68.5 in
πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.5%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%) - 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1918 mm75.5 in

Height:

1288-1306 mm50.7-51.4 in
🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.7%) - 🟒 +81 mm+3.2 in (+6.6%)
1230 mm48.4 in
πŸ”΄ -81 mm-3.2 in (-6.2%) - πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-4.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
125 mm4.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

165 liter5.8 cu ft
🟒 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+26.9%)
130 liter4.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-21.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1160-1345 kg2557-2965 lbs
🟒 +145 kg+320 lbs (+14.3%) - 🟒 +370 kg+816 lbs (+37.9%)
975-1015 kg2150-2238 lbs
πŸ”΄ -370 kg-816 lbs (-27.5%) - πŸ”΄ -145 kg-320 lbs (-12.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1410-1575 kg3109-3472 lbs
🟒 +150 kg+331 lbs (+11.9%) - 🟒 +360 kg+794 lbs (+29.6%)
1215-1260 kg2679-2778 lbs
πŸ”΄ -360 kg-794 lbs (-22.9%) - πŸ”΄ -150 kg-331 lbs (-10.6%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 7J x 16
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
n/a

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