The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 22,100
€ 27,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d DPF
57.9
69.1
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d DPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d DPF
BL
Generation
E87
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 DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
