The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 31,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 BluePerformance.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.9
69.1
78.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
78.9 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 BluePerformance
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
657 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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
