The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)

€ 30,300
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218i Coupé
€ 34,800
 Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 30,300
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 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
Blueprint BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
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
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2910 lb
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
710 lb
22.44 %
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184

▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.61 lb/hp
13.56 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
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 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
456 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data