The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 11.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 120d DPF
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
177.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 120d DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 120d DPF
BL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 120d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft