The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17)
€ 38,300

€ 29,900

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 225d 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.
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
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 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
24.92 %

General
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
F22
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 225d Coupé
221 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 225d Coupé
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Performance
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
151 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
▶ REPLAY
15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
BMW 225d Coupé
15.01 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 225d Coupé
55 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
751 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 225d Coupé
751 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 225d Coupé
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data