The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 25,600
BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
BMW 118d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
E81
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.65 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft