The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 21,200
€ 28,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
General
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
