The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 35,400
€ 25,500
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.1 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1421
1765
1984
1465
1795
2053
1765 mm
Width
1795 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2690
4329
2700
4470
4329 mm
Length
4470 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.85 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.81 kg/bhp
13.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
61 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
828 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L



















