The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 230i Coupé Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 42,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 230i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 230i 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 230i Coupé
2366 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
952 lb
28.69 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 230i Coupé
ND
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 230i 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
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 230i Coupé
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.07 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
BMW 230i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 230i Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 230i Coupé
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
405 mi
Range
547 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
547 mi
BMW 230i 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 230i Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 230i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
511 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
