The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Coupé DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17)
€ 31,200
€ 29,900
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d Coupé DPF 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 160.
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
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 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
22.35 %
General
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
E82
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
175 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Performance
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
18.33 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
44 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
587 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
587 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Environmental Impact
111 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
111 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
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
