The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 30,700
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 36,000
 BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 123d Coupé
€ 30,700
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 184 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 184
BMW 123d Coupé
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
56
Blueprint BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)
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 184 (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)
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 184
BMW 123d Coupé
2366 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
930 lb
28.22 %
BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 123d Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Coupé

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 123d Coupé
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.07 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 123d Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d Coupé
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
576 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d Coupé
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 184
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 123d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
511 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data