Mazda 3 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 85 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 57 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 61 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 22 200 | |
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