The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 22,700
€ 25,100
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 118i
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 118i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 118i
BL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 118i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
398 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
