The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 37,400
€ 20,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 5.2 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
170.4
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
F20
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 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
107 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft


















