The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 24,800

€ 24,700
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 118i is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
BMW 118i
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 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.13 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 118i
100.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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