The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 32,800
€ 25,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
176
170.2 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %
General
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
659 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
