The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Coupé DPF (07 - 08)
€ 34,800

€ 29,100

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 DPF.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
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 DPF
2454 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
743 lb
23.24 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d Coupé DPF
▶ 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 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
405 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
661 mi
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
456 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data