BMW 3 series 1995 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
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 | 1`695 | |
| 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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