The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 22,500

€ 26,400

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 118d
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 118d
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 118d
BM
Generation
E87
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 118d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
546 mi
Range
704 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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