The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.44 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
E81
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 mph
Maximum Speed
115 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 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
834 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft