The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 24,800
€ 26,400
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
57.9
69.1
78.9
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 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 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.41 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
E87
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.2 CD
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
