The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125d
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
177.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125d
BL
Generation
F21
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 125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
659 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft