The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 18,200
€ 32,600
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
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-G 100
BMW 120d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
280 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
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 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
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
687 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 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
