The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 20,400
€ 27,000
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d DPF
57.9
69.1
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.32 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d DPF
BL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
