The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 29,800
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP 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 BluePerformance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.44 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
546 mi
Range
751 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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
