2008 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (159 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 335 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |