The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 24,300
€ 25,000
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 SKYACTIV-D 105 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116i
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116i
BM
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
720 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
