The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 31,800
€ 23,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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-D 105.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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-D 105
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
687 mi
Range
834 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
