The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 22,200

€ 20,400

€ 22,200
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 BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.8 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %

General
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 116i
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
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