The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
€ 36,000
€ 28,500
€ 36,000
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 123d 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 123d 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 123d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
893 lb
27.09 %
General
BMW 123d 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 123d Coupé
201 hp
129 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 123d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Performance
BMW 123d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
BMW 123d Coupé
16.4 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 123d Coupé
43 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
576 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 123d Coupé
576 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 123d Coupé
113.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d 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
