The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,000
€ 32,600
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
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 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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
