The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (14 - 15)

€ 28,500
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
€ 38,100
 BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (14 - 15) BMW 225d Coupé
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100

ⓘ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 20.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the BMW 225d Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 225d Coupé
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.8
Blueprint BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (14 - 15)
69.8
78.1
68.3 in
Width
69.8 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
48.4 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (14 - 15)
105.9
174.5
154.1 in
Length
174.5 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 225d Coupé
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
893 lb
27.09 %
BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (14 - 15)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 225d Coupé
ND
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 225d 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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
215 hp
BMW 225d Coupé
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Coupé

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 225d Coupé
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
BMW 225d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 225d Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 225d Coupé
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
687 mi
BMW 225d 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 225d Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 225d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data