The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 24,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.0
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
68.8 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.0
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.95 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.0
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
144 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft