The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 28,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 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
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
BP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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