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Which is faster?
The Mazda Miata MX-5 NC and the BMW M340i xDrive are evenly matched across 10 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Mazda Miata MX-5 NC Miata MX-5 NC | BMW M340i xDrive M340i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2005-2015 | 2020-2022 |
| horsepower | 172 | 382 |
| torque (N_M) | 187 | 499 |
| weight (KG) | 1,155 | 1,805 |
| Power to Weight | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Rank | #254 | #186 |
| Tire |
340 EXTREMECONTACT DW
205/45/17 |
300 PILOT SPORT 4S
225/40/19 / 255/35/19 |
| engine Description | 2.0 L (120 cu in) MZR LF-VE DOHC I4 | 3.0L turbo I6 (B58 ) |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC |
| drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2330 | 2850 |
| width (MM) | 1720 | 2068 |
| length (MM) | 3995 | 4717 |
| height (MM) | 1245 | 1440 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 6.4 SECs | 4.4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 211 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 25,095 | $ 56,700 |
| Current Value | $ 18,000 | $ 62,500 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +4.17s | +1.48s |
Mazda Miata MX-5 NC Miata MX-5 NC — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | Miata MX-5 NC Miata M… | M340i xDrive M340i xD… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:45.29 | 1:39.629 | +5.66 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 2:04.35 | 2:00.496 | +3.85 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:27.98 | 1:24.781 | +3.19 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:55.593 | 1:55.366 | +0.22 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | Miata MX-5 NC Miata M… | M340i xDrive M340i xD… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:40.5 | 1:39.629 | +0.87 | Heavy / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | 1:51.26 | 1:59.12 | -7.86 | Heavy / Light | 200 / 300 | |
| MSR Houston (CCW) | 1:49.38 | 1:55.22 | -5.84 | Race / Stock | 340 / 300 | |
| High Plains Raceway (Full) | 2:10.01 | 2:01.63 | +8.38 | Med / Light | 200 / 200 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:26 | 1:24.781 | +1.21 | Heavy / Med | 100 / 200 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:49.6 | 1:52.24 | -2.64 | Race / Med | 40 / 100 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) | 1:57 | 1:57.772 | -0.77 | Race / Med | 200 / 200 |
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