The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 32,500
 BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
828 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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft