The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 21,600
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.8 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.65 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
