The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 34,100
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 35,500
 BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Coupé
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 123d Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 123d Coupé
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
56
Blueprint BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (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 SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (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 123d Coupé
2546 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
22.76 %
BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 123d Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 123d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Coupé

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 123d Coupé
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
16.11 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 123d Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
37 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d Coupé
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
576 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
437 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d Coupé
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 123d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
364 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data