The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Coupé (09 - 11) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 28,500
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131.
BMW 118d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
56
68.8
76.1
48.4
68.3
75.5
68.8 in
Width
68.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
56 in
Height
48.4 in
104.7
171.7
90.9
154.1
171.7 in
Length
154.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
21.85 %
General
BMW 118d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
E82
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 118d Coupé
141 hp
129 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118d Coupé
221 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Performance
BMW 118d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
BMW 118d Coupé
21.81 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118d Coupé
52 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
704 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 118d Coupé
704 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
BMW 118d Coupé
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
