The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,100

€ 29,100

€ 23,100
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 24.3 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120
BMW 120d DPF
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.37 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
340 NM
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
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
11.19 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
50 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L