The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 118i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
127 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft