The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Coupé Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
€ 42,200
€ 30,700
€ 42,200
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 135i Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 7 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184.
BMW 135i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
55.4
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
55.4 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 135i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2366 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb
Weight Difference:
1085 lb
31.45 %
General
BMW 135i 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 135i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 135i Coupé
302 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 135i Coupé
295 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
BMW 135i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
BMW 135i Coupé
11.42 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 135i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 135i Coupé
26 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
358 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 135i Coupé
358 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 135i Coupé
174.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 135i Coupé
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
