The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 34,200
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 22.1 cm longer, 0.7 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
1470
1755
1955
1421
1748
1934
1755 mm
Width
1748 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2660
4239
4460 mm
Length
4239 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.49 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 123d
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
777 mi
Range
576 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
575 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
