The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 34,300
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 13.6 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
1470
1755
1955
1421
1765
1984
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2690
4324
4460 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.38 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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8.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.08 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 125i
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
610 mi
Range
505 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
