The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 27,700
€ 28,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.5
69.7
79.3
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 MPS
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.07 %
General
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 MPS
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
















