The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18) vs. BMW 228i Coupé (14 - 16)
€ 34,100

€ 35,200

€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 228i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 228i 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 228i Coupé
2546 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
20.88 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 228i 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 228i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 228i Coupé
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 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
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Coupé
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16.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.3 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
16.11 lb/hp
13.3 lb/hp
BMW 228i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 228i Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 228i Coupé
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
437 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
437 mi
490 mi
BMW 228i 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).
125 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 228i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
BMW 228i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
364 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data