The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
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 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
135.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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