The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
€ 32,500

€ 33,200

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.4
107.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.62 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
F21
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
828 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft