The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) vs. BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 34,800
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 32,700
 BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 218d Coupé
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
55.8
Blueprint BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (14 - 15)
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
2454 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
743 lb
23.24 %
BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (14 - 15)

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 automatic 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
141 hp
BMW 218d Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.67 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.56 lb/hp
22.67 lb/hp
BMW 218d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 218d Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 218d Coupé
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
769 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
769 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 218d Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
BMW 218d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
456 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data