The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i (11 - 15)
€ 20,400
€ 25,200
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116i
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
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
577 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
577 mi
BMW 116i
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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
