The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 MPS
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.49 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 MPS
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 MPS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
125 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft