The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 20,400
€ 38,400
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 5.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
57.9
69.1
77
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
175.6
105.1
170
175.6 in
Length
170 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
21.08 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
