The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 29,100
€ 28,000
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
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
104.7
166.4
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 2.2 CD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
