Mazda MX-5 Miata (2023) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2023	2011
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	BMW 5-Series
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	90.9 in	116.9 in	-26 in
Length	154.1 in	193.1 in	-39 in
Width	68.3 in	73.2 in	-4.9 in
Height	49.0 in	57.6 in	-8.6 in
Curb Weight	2452 lb.	4056 lb.	-1604 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.8 in	40.5 in	-3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.2 in	58.3 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.0 in	0.0 in	52 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.4 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-34.4 in
Cargo Volume	4.5 ft³	18.4 ft³	-13.9 ft³

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2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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