The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 34,300
€ 22,300
€ 34,300
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 125i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 125i
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
170.2
106.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
General
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
151 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
505 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
