The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 25,200
€ 21,600
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
