The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 29,700
€ 20,400
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.28 %
General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
