The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 MPS
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

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

Engine

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 MPS
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft