The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 26,900
€ 27,900
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.5
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
General
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.5 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
