The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 37,300
€ 20,400
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 13.1 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1421
1765
1984
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2690
4329
2640
4460
4329 mm
Length
4460 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
17.7 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
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 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
