The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 28,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.2 CD 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 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
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
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
674 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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
