The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Coupé (08 - 11)

€ 30,000
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 29,800
 BMW 120d Coupé (08 - 11) BMW 120d Coupé
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 i-ELOOP 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.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d Coupé
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
56
Blueprint BMW 120d Coupé (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint BMW 120d Coupé (08 - 11)
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 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d Coupé
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
22.05 %
BMW 120d Coupé (08 - 11)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d Coupé
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d Coupé
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 i-ELOOP
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Coupé

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
15.77 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d Coupé
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
674 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
424 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d Coupé
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d 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