The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17) vs. BMW 218i Gran Coupé (20 - ..)
€ 29,900

€ 32,000

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 24.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i 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 160
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
17.81 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
ND
Generation
F44
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Gran 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
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Coupé
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15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
15.77 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
405 mi
Range
483 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
483 mi
BMW 218i Gran 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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data