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Background grid Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989-1997 BMW Z4 Roadster 2002-2006
Spec height1 48.2 in 2
1 51.1 in Spec height1
 + 2.91 in
2 65.4 in Spec width2
+ 4.76 in 1 70.1 in Spec width2
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2002 - 2006
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BMW
Z4
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989 - 1997
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Mazda
MX-5
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1989 - 1997
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Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW Z4 (E85) Roadster 2002 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW Z4 (E85) Roadster 2002 is 4.76 in wider and 2.91 in higher compared to Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989. It offers 93% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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161.1 in
+5.7
Length
155.4 in
70.1 in
+4.7
Width2
65.4 in
74.96 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
51.1 in
+2.9
Height1
48.2 in
98.2 in
+9
Wheelbase
89.2 in
4.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2855 lbs
+36%
Weight4,6
2105.4 lbs
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Seats max.
2
9.2 cu ft
+92%
Cargo volume EU4
4.8 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 28900
+102%
Price EU7
€ 14316
$ --
Price US7
$ 13800
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
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