The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 24,100

€ 20,400

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 118d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.4 %

General
BMW 118d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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