The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Coupé (11 - 13)
€ 28,500
€ 33,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 125i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 125i 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 125i Coupé
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
26.36 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 125i Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 125i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Coupé
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 125i Coupé
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
BMW 125i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 125i Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Coupé
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
459 mi
Range
406 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 125i 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
