The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.17 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft