The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 29,100
€ 32,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 125i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
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 125i
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
125 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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
