The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (20 - ..) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
€ 51,900
€ 29,200
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M235i Gran Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 24.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 7.5 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132.
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
55.9
70.9
81.9
48.4
68.3
75.5
70.9 in
Width
68.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
55.9 in
Height
48.4 in
105.1
178.2
90.9
154.1
178.2 in
Length
154.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
3627 lb
Curb Weight
2271 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
1356 lb
37.39 %
General
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
F44
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
302 hp
130 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
332 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Performance
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
▶ REPLAY
12.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.47 lb/hp
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
12.01 lb/hp
17.47 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
35 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
464 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Environmental Impact
127 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
127 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
