The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 26,400
€ 22,700
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
E87
Generation
BL
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 120d
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
