The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 34,600
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.35 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
F20
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.66 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft