The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 25,400

€ 20,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.6 in
Height
57.1 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.93 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
850 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft