The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 20,500

€ 26,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116d ED
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116d ED
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116d ED
BM
Generation
F21
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 120
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116d ED
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
950 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
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).
70 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft