Mazda 3 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2015: 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 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, 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.1 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`815 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 11 600 | 23 400 | |
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