The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 17,000

€ 21,200

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116i
57.9
69.1
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116i
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116i
BL
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
414 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft