The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.34 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft