BMW 3 series 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 382 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 196 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 248 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.8 | |
| The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
| 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: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 15 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: | BMW 3 sērija has 
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