The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 26,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118i
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
104.7
166.9
176 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118i
BM
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
834 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
