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Background grid BMW Z4 Roadster 2002-2006 Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989-1997
Spec height1 1.299 m 2 
+ 7.4 cm
1 1.225 m Spec height1
+ 12.1 cm 2 1.781 m Spec width2
1 1.66 m Spec width2
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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″
BMW Z4 Roadster 2002 - 2006
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BMW
Z4
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989 vs. BMW Z4 (E85) Roadster 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989 is 12.1 cm narrower and 7.4 cm lower compared to BMW Z4 (E85) Roadster 2002. It offers 49% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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394.7 cm
Length
409.1 cm
+14.4
166 cm
Width2
178.1 cm
+12.1
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
190.4 cm
122.5 cm
Height1
129.9 cm
+7.4
226.5 cm
Wheelbase
249.5 cm
+23
-- cm
Ground clearance3
10.9 cm
955 kg
Weight4,6
1295 kg
+36%
2
Seats max.
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135 l
Cargo volume EU4
260 l
+93%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 14316
Price EU7
€ 28900
+102%
$ 13800
Price US7
$ --
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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1908
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