The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 37,300
€ 18,200
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
176
170.4 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.37 %
General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
