The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..) vs. BMW M235i Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (14 - 16)

€ 29,200
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
€ 49,400
 BMW M235i Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (14 - 16) BMW M235i Coupé
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 132 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the BMW M235i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW M235i Coupé
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
55.4
Blueprint BMW M235i Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (14 - 16)
69.8
78.1
68.3 in
Width
69.8 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
48.4 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint BMW M235i Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (14 - 16)
105.9
175.4
154.1 in
Length
175.4 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW M235i Coupé
2271 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
35.64 %
BMW M235i Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (14 - 16)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW M235i Coupé
ND
Generation
F22
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 132
BMW M235i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
130 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Coupé
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
112 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Coupé

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW M235i Coupé
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Coupé

▶ REPLAY
17.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
17.47 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
BMW M235i Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW M235i Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
39 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M235i Coupé
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
414 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
459 mi
414 mi
BMW M235i 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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
115.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M235i Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW M235i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
518 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data