BMW 3 series 2025 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 3 series) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mazda 3) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 131 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 15.80 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 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`315 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`533 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 417 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 14 800 | |
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