The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 37,300
€ 25,600
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
170.4
107.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.9 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
F21
Generation
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
