The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,300
€ 29,100
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
BM
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
135.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
