The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 30,600

€ 25,000

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F21
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft