The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 23,500
€ 27,900
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 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
57.5
69.7
77.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
177.6
104.7
166.4
177.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
BL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
555 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
