The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.74 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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 with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft