BMW 3 series 1993 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.34 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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