The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 34,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 125i
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 120
BMW 125i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.03 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 125i
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 125i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
566 mi
Range
505 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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
