The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,200

€ 24,300

€ 25,200
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-G 165 i-ELOOP 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 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 116i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.33 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
546 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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