The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 20,400
€ 25,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116i is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.9 %
General
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F21
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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
198 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
1080 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
