The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.51 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
BM
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 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