The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Coupé (11 - 13) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
€ 33,100

€ 34,800

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i 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 184.
BMW 125i Coupé
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 125i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 lb

Weight Difference:
809 lb
24.79 %

General
BMW 125i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
E82
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 125i Coupé
215 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
BMW 125i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
BMW 125i Coupé
15.18 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 125i Coupé
29 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
406 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 125i Coupé
406 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 125i Coupé
153.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
456 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data