The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,600
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 123d
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 123d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 123d
BP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 123d
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 123d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft