The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 34,200
€ 21,600
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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
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 CD
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.45 %
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 automatic 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
