The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 28,800

€ 27,600

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.4
107.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

General
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
F21
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
808 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft