The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 30,600

€ 25,200

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 14.6 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1421
1765
1984
1465
1795
2053
1765 mm
Width
1795 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2690
4324
2700
4470
4324 mm
Length
4470 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.42 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
163 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.87 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
751 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L