The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 23,300

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 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
170.2
107.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.07 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
F21
Generation
BP
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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