The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,200

€ 27,000

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d DPF
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
176
104.7
166.4
176 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d DPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.79 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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