The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 30,100
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i
€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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 5.4 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
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.43 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

 REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft