The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 31,500
€ 23,700
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 125i
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
170.4
106.3
176
170.4 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %
General
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
152 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
490 mi
Range
834 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
