The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 17,500

€ 30,900

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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
70.7
80.8
55.9
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
106.3
175.6
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
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.11 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
BM
Generation
E87
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 automatic 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
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
598 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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