The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,100
 BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 22,300
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-G 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.66 %
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
BM
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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