The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 28,400
€ 26,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
57.5
69.7
79.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
177.6
104.7
166.9
177.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.45 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
BL
Generation
E87
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
388 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
499 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).
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
