The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17) vs. BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 31,800
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 20.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the BMW 218i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Coupé
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.8
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
90.9
154.1
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 160
BMW 218i Coupé
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
21.51 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Coupé
ND
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
15.77 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
405 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
634 mi
BMW 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
