The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 28,100

€ 28,300

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
70.7
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
107.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
E81
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
674 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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