The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,900
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 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 123d
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
177.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 123d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 123d
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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