BMW 3 series 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 3 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 382 HP | 116 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 153 - 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 8.4 seconds | 8.1 - 12.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.8 - 9.4 | 4.2 - 8.7 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 inches) | 135 - 140 mm (5.3 - 5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
480 litres | 1138 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 658 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`159 kg | ~ 1`913 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`592 kg | ~ 1`402 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 567 kg | ~ 511 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 14 800 | |
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