The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 29,800

€ 18,200

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.6 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1421
1765
1984
1465
1795
2053
1765 mm
Width
1795 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2690
4324
2700
4470
4324 mm
Length
4470 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.58 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
7.87 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
66 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L