The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 30,800

€ 24,800

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %

General
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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