The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 34,600
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 BluePerformance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (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 BluePerformance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d BluePerformance
BM
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d BluePerformance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
48 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
769 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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