The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 DPF.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d DPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
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 DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.41 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

 REPLAY
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 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
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 DPF
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