The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 25,600

€ 24,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 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
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
BP
Generation
E87
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
773 mi
Range
514 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
514 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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