The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 29,100
€ 27,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
176
104.7
166.4
176 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.25 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
BM
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
