The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 18,200
€ 22,200
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 116i
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
104.7
166.9
176 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 116i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.54 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 116i
BM
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 116i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
540 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
115.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 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















