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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mazda 3 Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (39900 £ vs 25000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mazda 3 Sedan?

BMW 3 Series Saloon

Mazda 3 Sedan

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 14965 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Saloon manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon has a clearly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 344 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 3 Sedan tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Saloon pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is to a small extent lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers barely noticeable more room – 480 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Saloon hardly perceptible takes the win – 495 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Saloon shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £39,900
3 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39900 - 91000 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1575 - 1960 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4660 mm
Width
1827 - 1903 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1437 - 1446 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 216 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda

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What drive types are available for the BMW 3 Series Saloon?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.