The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 24,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 116i
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 116i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.86 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 116i
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 116i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
