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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mazda CX-80?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 41 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 556 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 480 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

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/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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