The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 34,800

€ 32,300

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 120d Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé
48.4
68.3
75.5
56
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
90.9
154.1
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 120d Coupé
2454 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
743 lb
23.24 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.56 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d Coupé
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
405 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
456 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data