The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
€ 38,300
BMW 225d Coupé € 30,700
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 38,300
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 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 184.
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
69.8 in
Width
68.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
55.8 in
Height
48.4 in
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 184
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2366 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb
Weight Difference:
952 lb
28.69 %
General
BMW 225d 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 225d Coupé
221 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225d Coupé
332 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
BMW 225d Coupé
15.01 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 225d Coupé
55 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 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 184
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 184
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d 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