The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 37,300
€ 23,200
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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
69.5
78.1
57.1
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
105.9
170.4
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
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.81 %
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 manual 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
115 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
834 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
834 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
