BMW M2 vs Mazda MX-5 RF

SpecBMW M22024Mazda MX-5 RF2024
Price (OTR)£58,795£33,490
Power460 bhp184 bhp
Torque550 Nm205 Nm
0–60 mph3.9 secs6.5 secs
Top Speed155 mph136 mph
MPG (combined)28.5 mpg36.2 mpg
CO₂228 g/km175 g/km
Boot Space390 litres127 litres
Kerb Weight1655 kg1140 kg
Engine3.0L2.0L
Transmission8-speed Auto6-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWDRWD
Insurance Group4730
Annual Tax£190£190
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars
Seats42
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsBMW M2Mazda MX-5 RF
Fuel / energy£6,795£5,350
Road tax (VED)£570£570
Insurance (est.)£6,831£4,740
Depreciation (est.)£23,518£13,396
Total cost£37,714£24,056
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.