BMW 5 series 1981 vs Mazda 3 2003
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 3.4 | 1.3 - 2.3 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 - 218 HP | 84 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 310 NM | 122 - 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 - 18 seconds | 9 - 14.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 - 11.0 | 5.0 - 8.2 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 17 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 878 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 21 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`798 | ~ 1`728 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1200 | |
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