The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 32,100
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 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 CD.
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 CD
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.49 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft