The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 29,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
751 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
