The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 33,200
€ 21,300
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
176
170.4 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
788 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
