The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
E81
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft