1998 Mazda MX-5 II vs. 2003 BMW X5
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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1998 Mazda MX-5 II (NB)Change Car
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2003 BMW X5 (E53 LCI, facelift 2003)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II and the 2003 BMW X5 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2003 BMW X5 comes in at 4667 mm (183.74 in), giving it a 692 mm (27.24 in) (14.8 %) advantage over the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 3975 mm (156.50 in). Looking at width, the 2003 BMW X5 stretches to 1872 mm (73.70 in), making it 192 mm (7.56 in) (10.3 %) wider than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 2003 BMW X5 reaches 1715 mm (67.52 in), which is 480 mm (18.90 in) (28.0 %) taller than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 1235 mm (48.62 in).

Overall, the 2003 BMW X5 is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II.

Length
3975 mm156.5 in
4667 mm183.7 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1872 mm73.7 in
Height
1235 mm48.6 in
1715 mm67.5 in

1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
3975 mm156.5 in πŸ”΄ -692 mm-27.2 in (-14.8%)
2003 BMW X5 Side View Left
4667 mm183.7 in 🟒 +692 mm+27.2 in (+17.4%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -192 mm-7.6 in (-10.3%)
2003 BMW X5 Front View
1872 mm73.7 in 🟒 +192 mm+7.6 in (+11.4%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
1235 mm48.6 in πŸ”΄ -480 mm-18.9 in (-28.0%)
2003 BMW X5 Rear View
1715 mm67.5 in 🟒 +480 mm+18.9 in (+38.9%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II
2003 BMW X5

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
SUV

Model Year:

1998
2003

Production:

1998-2005 Discontinued Model
2003-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3965-3975 mm156.1-156.5 in
πŸ”΄ -702 mm-27.6 in (-15.0%) - πŸ”΄ -692 mm-27.2 in (-14.8%)
4667 mm183.7 in
🟒 +692 mm+27.2 in (+17.4%) - 🟒 +702 mm+27.6 in (+17.7%)

Width:

1680 mm66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -192 mm-7.6 in (-10.3%)
1872 mm73.7 in
🟒 +192 mm+7.6 in (+11.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2180 mm85.8 in

Height:

1220-1235 mm48.0-48.6 in
πŸ”΄ -495 mm-19.5 in (-28.9%) - πŸ”΄ -472 mm-18.6 in (-27.7%)
1707-1715 mm67.2-67.5 in
🟒 +472 mm+18.6 in (+38.2%) - 🟒 +495 mm+19.5 in (+40.6%)

Ground Clearance:

130 mm5.1 in
πŸ”΄ -73 mm-2.9 in (-36.0%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-27.8%)
180-203 mm7.1-8.0 in
🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+38.5%) - 🟒 +73 mm+2.9 in (+56.2%)

Trunk Capacity:

145 liter5.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -320 liter-11.3 cu ft (-68.8%)
465 liter16.4 cu ft
🟒 +320 liter+11.3 cu ft (+220.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

145 liter5.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -1405 liter-49.6 cu ft (-90.6%)
1550 liter54.7 cu ft
🟒 +1405 liter+49.6 cu ft (+969.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1025-1120 kg2260-2469 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1175 kg-2590 lbs (-53.4%) - πŸ”΄ -875 kg-1929 lbs (-43.9%)
1995-2200 kg4398-4850 lbs
🟒 +875 kg+1929 lbs (+78.1%) - 🟒 +1175 kg+2590 lbs (+114.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1255-1280 kg2767-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1445 kg-3186 lbs (-53.5%) - πŸ”΄ -1315 kg-2899 lbs (-50.7%)
2595-2700 kg5721-5952 lbs
🟒 +1315 kg+2899 lbs (+102.7%) - 🟒 +1445 kg+3186 lbs (+115.1%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 5.5J x 14 ET 40
  • 6J x 15 ET 40
  • 6.5J x 16 ET 42
15-inch rims:
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 17
20-inch rims:
  • 20

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 R14 82 H (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 82 H (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 84 V (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 205/40 R17 (W:205 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 205/45 ZR16 83 W (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 235/65 R17 (W:235 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 275/40 R20 (W:275 | H:40 | D:20)

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