The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 21,200
€ 23,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
176
166.4 in
Length
176 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %
General
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
E87
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
22 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
414 mi
Range
834 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
