Mazda 3 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 186 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 62 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 21 000 | |
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