Mazda 3 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 196 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 248 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 440'000 km | 330'000 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 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 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 | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`899 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 28 000 | |
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