The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 26,600
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
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 CD
BMW 120i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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
