The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,300

€ 32,500

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.9 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
BP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
576 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft