The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 17,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
BMW 116d
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Mazda 3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
General
BMW 116d
Mazda 3 1.6
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW 116d
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.97 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116d
59 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 116d
808 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
BMW 116d
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
