The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 36,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
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
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.43 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
657 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
