2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (142 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 276 kg more than 2010 BMW 118.
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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
