The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 28,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.5
69.7
79.3
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 MPS
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
General
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 MPS
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 MPS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
514 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
