Mazda 3 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 116 HP | 190 HP | |
Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 74 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 40 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
1210 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
860 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.66 m | 4.71 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`914 | 2`085 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | low | below average | |
Average price (€): | 14 800 | 34 600 | |
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