The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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
4211 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

 REPLAY
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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