The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 35,500
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the BMW 123d Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 123d Coupé
48.4
68.3
75.5
56
68.8
76.1
68.3 in
Width
68.8 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
48.4 in
Height
56 in
90.9
154.1
104.7
171.7
154.1 in
Length
171.7 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 123d Coupé
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
893 lb
27.09 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 123d Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 123d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Coupé
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 123d Coupé
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 123d Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d Coupé
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
459 mi
Range
576 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 123d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
