The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,100

€ 23,300

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
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 6500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
125 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).
144 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft