The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 25,500
€ 37,100
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125i
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
170.4
176 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125i
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.81 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125i
BM
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
720 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
