The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17) vs. BMW 135i Coupé Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 29,900
€ 43,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 inches lower than the BMW 135i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 135i Coupé
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.4
68.8
76.1
68.3 in
Width
68.8 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
48.4 in
Height
55.4 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 135i Coupé
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
26.86 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 135i Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 135i 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 135i Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
15.77 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW 135i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 135i Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 135i Coupé
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
405 mi
Range
388 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
388 mi
BMW 135i Coupé
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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 135i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 135i 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
