The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 30,700
€ 33,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 20.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the BMW 218d Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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 184
BMW 218d Coupé
2366 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
875 lb
27 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 218d Coupé
ND
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade 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 184
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
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 218d Coupé
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.07 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 218d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 218d Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 218d Coupé
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
405 mi
Range
850 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
850 mi
BMW 218d 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 218d Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 218d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
511 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
