The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 33,300
€ 25,200
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
176
170.2 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
F20
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
687 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
