The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 34,400
 BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
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 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
BM
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
513 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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