The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120d (17 - 19)
€ 24,100

€ 33,200

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
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
103.9
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
788 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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