The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 25,400

€ 20,400

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft