The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 27,900
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.5
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
