The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 27,600
€ 38,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 5.6 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120d
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
107.3
175.6
105.1
170
175.6 in
Length
170 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.27 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120d
BP
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
