The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 29,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
