The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.93 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
E81
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 automatic 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
598 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft