The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Coupé (17 - 18)
€ 34,100

€ 29,800

€ 34,100
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 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 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
BMW 218i Coupé
2546 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
18.65 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218i Coupé
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
16.11 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
437 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
437 mi
634 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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 i-ELOOP
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 218i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
364 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data