The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 32,100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 123d
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 123d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 123d
BL
Generation
E81
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 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 123d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
