The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 24,900
€ 31,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120i
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 2.2 CD
BMW 120i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120i
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
