The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 41,600
€ 22,300
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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-G 120.
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.1
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
105.9
170.4
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-G 120
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %
General
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
F20
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125d
51 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
702 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 125d
702 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 125d
94.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
