The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 28,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 120d
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 120d
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.85 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
674 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
