The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 37,400
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 CD.
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 CD
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F20
Generation
BL
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 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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