The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 32,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 123d.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 123d
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 123d
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.49 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 123d
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 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 123d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 123d
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
