The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 30,600
€ 24,800
€ 30,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.72 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
F21
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 2.2 CD
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
107 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
