The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 20,400

€ 32,100

€ 20,400
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 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 123d.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
BMW 123d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
BL
Generation
E81
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 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
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