The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (17 - 19)
€ 17,000
€ 29,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
64 mpg
BMW 116d
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
534 mi
Range
873 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
873 mi
BMW 116d
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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
