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2006 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0si



2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS





Standards and Options
Pricing

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

MSRP $42,100 $24,903

Invoice Price $38,490 $22,982

Destination Charges $695 $560

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Air Conditioning Standard

Automatic Climate Control Standard

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard

Rear HVAC Ducts N/A

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning N/A

Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

CD Changer Option

CD Player Standard

Cassette Player N/A

DVD Player N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone Option

Navigational Aid Option

Radio Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A

Subwoofer Standard

Telematic Systems Option

Exterior

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A

Bumper Step Up N/A

Front Air Dam Standard

Metallic Paint Option

Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A

Power Trunk Lid N/A

Rear Spoiler Standard

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A

Splash or Mud Guards Not listed

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles Option

Instrumentation

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Battery Gauge N/A

Clock Standard

Compass N/A

Cruise Control Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A

Gauges Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control N/A

Night Vision N/A

Oil Gauge N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge Standard

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard

Tachometer Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard

Trip Computer Standard

Lighting

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Automatic Headlights Standard

Cornering Lights N/A

Daytime Running Lights Standard

Fog Lights Standard

Halogen Headlights Standard

Headlight Washers Option

High Intensity Discharge Headlights Option

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights Standard

Roof

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A

Removable/Convertible Top Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof N/A

Tires and Wheels

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Alloy Wheels Standard

Chrome Wheels Not listed

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A

Full Size Spare Tire N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires Standard

Steel Wheels N/A

Underbody Tire Carrier N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Option

Glass Rear Window on Convertible Standard

Heated Exterior Mirror Standard

Heated Washer System Standard

Heated Windshield Glass N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option

Interval Wipers Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard

Power Backlight Window N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers Standard

Rear Wiper N/A

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A

Tinted Glass Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval Standard

Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A

Capacities and Dimensions
General

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Body Style Sports Car/Convertible Sports Car/Convertible    
EPA Classification 2SEATER 2SEATER    
Turbo N      
Drive Train

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

City MPG 20 23    
Combined MPG 24 25    
Displacement (CC) 2996 112    
Driveline RWD      
Final Drive Ratio 3.23 4.30    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 12.7    
Fuel System SEFI MPFI    
Fuel Type Gas      
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0    
Highway MPG 30 28    
Horsepower @ RPM 255@6600 142@7000    
PowerToWeightRatio 12.1 17.2    
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6600      
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual      
Torque @ RPM 220@2750 125@5000    
Transmission Speeds 6 5    
Transmission Type M      
Type of Engine 3.0L I6 1.8L I4    
Valves 24 16    
Exterior

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Crash Test Rating   4*/5*    
Curb weight (lbs) 3086 2447    
Overall Height (in) 51.1 48.3    
Overall Length (in) 161.1 155.3    
Overall Width (in) 70.1 66.1    
Wheelbase (in) 98.2 89.2    
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Trunk Volume (cu ft)   5.1    
Interior - Passengers

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Headroom front (in) 37.3 37.1    
Hip room front (in)   49.2    
Leg room front (in) 42.0 42.8    
Seating Capacity - Maximum 2 2    
Seating capacity - Standard 2 2    
Shoulder room front (in) 52.5 49.7    
Suspension

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Front suspension Ind Ind    
Ground Clearance (in)   4.0    
Rear Suspension Ind Ind    
Track Front 58.0 55.7    
Track Rear 60.0 56.7    
Towing

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR NR    
Tow Capacity Standard NR NR    
Turning Radius

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Steering Diameter Left 32.2 30.2    
Steering Diameter Right 32.2      
Warranty

 BMW Z4 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Powertrain Miles 50000      
Powertrain Time (Months) 48      
Rust Time (Months) 144      
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000      
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48      


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