The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
E87
Generation
BL
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.98 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
