The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,800
€ 23,300
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.34 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 2.0
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
