The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 36,000

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the BMW 218d Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218d 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 i-ELOOP
BMW 218d Coupé
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
25.42 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218d Coupé
ND
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218d Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Coupé
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15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.57 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
15.77 lb/hp
22.57 lb/hp
BMW 218d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218d Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 218d Coupé
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
424 mi
Range
734 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
424 mi
734 mi
BMW 218d 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 218d Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data