The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 28,500
€ 25,500
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
176
166.4 in
Length
176 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.55 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
E87
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 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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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
471 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
135.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
