The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,300
 BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116i
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.93 %
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116i
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
557 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 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