The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 32,800

€ 25,600
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 125d
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 125d
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.54 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 125d
BP
Generation
F21
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 125d
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
773 mi
Range
659 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft