The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Coupé (16 - 17) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)

€ 36,500
BMW 230i Coupé (16 - 17) BMW 230i Coupé
€ 30,000
 Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 230i 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 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
55.8
Blueprint BMW 230i Coupé (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (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 230i Coupé (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
174.5 in
Length
154.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2877 lb
BMW 230i Coupé (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
23.4 %
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)

General

BMW 230i 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 230i Coupé
249 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 230i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

Performance

BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

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

▶ REPLAY
13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
BMW 230i Coupé
13.06 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 230i Coupé
38 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 230i Coupé
521 mi
424 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
125 kWh
BMW 230i Coupé
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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