The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
40 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft