The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 20,400

€ 23,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 118d
57.9
69.1
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 118d
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.4 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 118d
BL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 118d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
555 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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