The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
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 DISI i-stop
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.34 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft