BMW 3 series 1999 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda 323, but torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 323) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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