The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 30,700
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 25,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
170.4 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F20
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.57 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 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
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft