The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)

€ 31,800
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218i Coupé
€ 34,100
 Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 160 i-ELOOP.
BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
55.8
Blueprint BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 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 (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 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 160 i-ELOOP
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2910 lb
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
19.78 %
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)

General

BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
F22
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 160 i-ELOOP
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 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

Performance

BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.11 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.69 lb/hp
16.11 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
46 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
634 mi
437 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
364 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data