The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 125d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.34 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 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
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
834 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft