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BMW 2 Series vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

BMW 2 Series vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 398 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers substantially more torque with 650 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 498 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 2 Series offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series offers considerably more boot space – 390 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series carries clearly more – 400 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,537 mm
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
237 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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