The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 26,300

€ 32,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
720 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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