The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,800
 BMW 118d (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
177.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
BMW 118d (15 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
BL
Generation
F21
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
808 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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