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BMW X3 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

BMW X3 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers considerably more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 518 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW X3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 852 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 440 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries significantly more – 570 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 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 £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 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
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
Is the BMW X3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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