The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 18,200

€ 27,000

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 24.3 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d DPF
1465
1795
2053
1430
1751
1933
1795 mm
Width
1751 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1465 mm
Height
1430 mm
2700
4470
2660
4227
4470 mm
Length
4227 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d DPF
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.95 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d DPF
BM
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L