The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 30,900

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
57.9
69.1
77
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
175.6
105.1
170
175.6 in
Length
170 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.35 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
BL
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic 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
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116d
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
450 mi
Range
687 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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