The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 25,200
€ 25,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.1
70.7
80.8
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
E87
Generation
BM
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
414 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
