2007 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |