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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
