The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 32,100
€ 17,000
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.8 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.49 %
General
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6
148 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
