The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 35,400

€ 17,000

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.04 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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