The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 34,300
€ 21,600
€ 34,300
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 125i is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.3 %
General
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
151 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
