The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 24,800
€ 17,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
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
104.7
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.02 %
General
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 1.6
E87
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.11 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
