2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible vs. 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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What is the main difference between 8 Series Convertible and MX-5 Miata?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $70,820 difference in the base MSRP. The 2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible has a higher starting price than the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Also, the 2020 8 Series Convertible has a more powerful engine than the 2020 MX-5 Miata, and it gets 6.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the 8 Series Convertible is both significantly larger and slightly taller than the MX-5 Miata. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the BMW 8 Series Convertible seats two more the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
  • 2.0 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$97,400
$26,580
Engine
Engine
3.0 L/183
2.0 L/122
Horsepower
Horsepower
335 hp
181 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
29 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
24 MPG
30 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.9 in
68.3 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
154.1 in
Height
Height
52.7 in
48.6 - 48.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.1 in
90.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
99.4 ft2
73.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
37.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.2 in
52.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
34.7 in
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Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
29.5 in
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.7 in
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Costs

2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,900
$2,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,004 (2020 BMW 8 Series 840i Convertible)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$44,043
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