The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 27,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
176 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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