The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 24,800
€ 23,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.2 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 118i.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 118i
57.9
69.1
78.9
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 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 2.2 CD
BMW 118i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.93 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 118i
BL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
426 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
