The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 21,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
176
166.9 in
Length
176 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
E81
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
499 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
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
