The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.94 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft