2000 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 648 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
