The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 23,000
BMW 118i (04 - 07) BMW 118i
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,000
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 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
68.9 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
166.4 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 118i (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.23 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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