The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 22,700

€ 31,600

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 116d
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.6 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 116d
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 116d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
850 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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