The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Coupé DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
€ 31,200

€ 30,700

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 184.
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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 184
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2366 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb

Weight Difference:
842 lb
26.25 %

General
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
E82
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 184
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
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
175 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
258 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Coupé DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
18.33 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
44 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 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 184
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 184
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
511 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data