The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.76 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
142 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft