The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 20,400

€ 26,800

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 CD is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116d ED
57.9
69.1
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 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 CD
BMW 116d ED
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116d ED
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116d ED
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
950 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
70 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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