Mazda 3 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 3 2011 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 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`820 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6200 | |
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