The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 26,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118i
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118i
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118i
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
450 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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
