The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 34,900
 BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 125d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125d
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (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 125d Steptronic (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 125d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125d
BM
Generation
F21
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 125d
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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