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 5.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
170.2
106.3
176
170.2 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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 BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
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
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft