The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 23,300
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft