The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 26,400

€ 20,400

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.32 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft