The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. BMW M235i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (20 - ..)
€ 28,500
€ 51,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 24.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the BMW M235i Gran Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.9
70.9
81.9
68.3 in
Width
70.9 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
48.4 in
Height
55.9 in
90.9
154.1
105.1
178.2
154.1 in
Length
178.2 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
1224 lb
33.75 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
ND
Generation
F44
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
302 hp
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.01 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
12.01 lb/hp
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
464 mi
BMW M235i Gran 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).
127 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
127 kWh
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW M235i Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
