The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 34,200

€ 25,200

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
176
166.9 in
Length
176 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.13 %

General
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
E81
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
576 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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