Mazda 3 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 76 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2018: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-30 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.4 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: | 1`948 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`436 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 512 kg | 590 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 28 200 | |
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