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Background grid Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989-1997 BMW Z4 Roadster 2002-2006
Spec height1 1.225 m 2
1 1.299 m Spec height1
 + 7.4 cm
2 1.66 m Spec width2
+ 12.1 cm 1 1.781 m 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 12.1 cm wider and 7.4 cm 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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409.1 cm
+14.4
Length
394.7 cm
178.1 cm
+12.1
Width2
166 cm
190.4 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
129.9 cm
+7.4
Height1
122.5 cm
249.5 cm
+23
Wheelbase
226.5 cm
10.9 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1295 kg
+36%
Weight4,6
955 kg
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Seats max.
2
260 l
+93%
Cargo volume EU4
135 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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
Year of our oldest car model
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