The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Coupé (15 - 17) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
€ 28,200
€ 30,700
€ 28,200
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 218i 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 218i 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 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2366 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb
Weight Difference:
754 lb
24.17 %
General
BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
F22
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.28 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
46 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
634 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
634 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
511 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
