The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 25,500
€ 30,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
105.9
170.2
176 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.55 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
720 mi
Range
751 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
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 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 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
