The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 23,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
BP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
773 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft