The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 29,400

€ 25,000
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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116d
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116d
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
720 mi
Range
734 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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