The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Coupé DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 29,900
€ 31,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 160 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the BMW 120d Coupé DPF.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
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 160
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
22.35 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium 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 160
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
15.77 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
405 mi
Range
587 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
587 mi
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
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
