The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 23,200
€ 27,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
BM
Generation
E87
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 105
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
