The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 17,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125d is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.61 %
General
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
