The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Coupé Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 34,800
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 30,300
 BMW 120i Coupé Automatic (09 - 11) BMW 120i Coupé
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 120i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120i Coupé
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
56
Blueprint BMW 120i Coupé Automatic (09 - 11)
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 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint BMW 120i Coupé Automatic (09 - 11)
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 120i Coupé
2454 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
622 lb
20.22 %
BMW 120i Coupé Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120i Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 120i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Coupé

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120i Coupé
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.56 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120i Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i 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).
125 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 120i Coupé
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