The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 29,400

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Mazda 3 2.0
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
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 116d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.62 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 116d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
734 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
734 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 116d
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