Mazda 3 2014 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 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): | 1`910 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 600 | |
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