The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 25,500

€ 34,900

€ 25,500
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 123d
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
104.7
166.9
176 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 123d
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.04 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 123d
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 123d
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 123d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
720 mi
Range
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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