BMW 3 series 2019 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 146 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (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 | 374 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 106 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| 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`255 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`533 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 417 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 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 (€): | 28 000 | 15 000 | |
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