2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW MM Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW MM Roadster would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | MM Roadster | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
