The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 32,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 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 150
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 150
BMW 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
48 mpg
city
48 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
773 mi
Range
769 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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
