The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 34,200

€ 27,600

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
70.7
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
107.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %

General
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
E81
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
576 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft