The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 27,600

€ 25,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 118i
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 118i
BP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 118i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
398 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft