The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 27,700
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118d
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-G 120
BMW 118d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.23 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118d
BM
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
