The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
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 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
177.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
BMW 118i (11 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
547 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft