The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 25,100
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 118i
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

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

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft