The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 32,600
 BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.34 %
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft