The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 20,400
€ 30,600
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
751 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
