1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1989 Mazda MX-5 I
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1995 BMW Z3 (E36/7)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1989 Mazda MX-5 I (NA)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1995 BMW Z3 and the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1995 BMW Z3 measures 4050 mm (159.45 in), making it 75 mm (2.95 in) (1.9 %) longer than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 3975 mm (156.50 in). Looking at width, the 1995 BMW Z3 spans 1740 mm (68.50 in), which is 65 mm (2.56 in) (3.7 %) broader than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 1675 mm (65.94 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 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 1230 mm (48.43 in).

Overall, the 1995 BMW Z3 is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I.

Length
4050 mm159.4 in
3975 mm156.5 in
Width
1740 mm68.5 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1306 mm51.4 in
1230 mm48.4 in

1995 BMW Z3 Side View Left
4050 mm159.4 in 🟒 +75 mm+3.0 in (+1.9%)
1989 Mazda MX-5 I Preview
3975 mm156.5 in πŸ”΄ -75 mm-3.0 in (-1.9%)
1995 BMW Z3 Front View
1740 mm68.5 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+3.9%)
1989 Mazda MX-5 I Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-3.7%)
1995 BMW Z3 Rear View
1306 mm51.4 in 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+6.2%)
1989 Mazda MX-5 I Preview
1230 mm48.4 in πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-5.8%)
1995 BMW Z3
1989 Mazda MX-5 I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

1995
1989

Production:

1995-2003 Discontinued Model
1990-1998 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4025-4050 mm158.5-159.4 in
🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+1.3%) - 🟒 +75 mm+3.0 in (+1.9%)
3975 mm156.5 in
πŸ”΄ -75 mm-3.0 in (-1.9%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-1.2%)

Width:

1692-1740 mm66.6-68.5 in
🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.0%) - 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+3.9%)
1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-3.7%) - πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1288-1306 mm50.7-51.4 in
🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.7%) - 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+6.2%)
1230 mm48.4 in
πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-4.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

165 liter5.8 cu ft
🟒 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+22.2%)
135 liter4.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-18.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1160-1345 kg2557-2965 lbs
🟒 +170 kg+375 lbs (+17.2%) - 🟒 +390 kg+860 lbs (+40.8%)
955-990 kg2105-2183 lbs
πŸ”΄ -390 kg-860 lbs (-29.0%) - πŸ”΄ -170 kg-375 lbs (-14.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1410-1575 kg3109-3472 lbs
🟒 +180 kg+397 lbs (+14.6%) - 🟒 +385 kg+849 lbs (+32.4%)
1190-1230 kg2624-2712 lbs
πŸ”΄ -385 kg-849 lbs (-24.4%) - πŸ”΄ -180 kg-397 lbs (-12.8%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 7J x 16
Other Rims:
  • 5.5J x 14 ET 40

Tire Size:

  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 185/60 R14 82 H (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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