The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 38,400

€ 25,600

€ 38,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 5.6 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
105.1
170
107.3
175.6
170 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.58 %

General
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
F40
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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 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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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 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
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
690 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft