The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,000

€ 24,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118d DPF
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118d DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118d DPF
BM
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118d DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
555 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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