The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 25,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
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 165 i-ELOOP
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
F21
Generation
BM
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 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft