The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,700
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
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 Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 2.2 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