The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 24,100
€ 30,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118d
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118d
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
808 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
