The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Coupé (17 - 18) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
€ 33,400
€ 34,800
€ 33,400
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 218d Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184.
BMW 218d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
55.8
69.8
78.1
48.4
68.3
75.5
69.8 in
Width
68.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
55.8 in
Height
48.4 in
105.9
174.5
90.9
154.1
174.5 in
Length
154.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 lb
Weight Difference:
754 lb
23.51 %
General
BMW 218d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
F22
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Coupé
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 218d Coupé
148 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Coupé
236 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
BMW 218d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
BMW 218d Coupé
21.68 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 218d Coupé
59 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
808 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 218d Coupé
808 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 218d Coupé
82.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
456 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
