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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mazda 3 Sedan?
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,080 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
3 Sedan
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 Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 344 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is moderately lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers only slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mazda 3 Sedan
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mazda 3 Sedan
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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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mazda 3 Sedan
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
123 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
467 - 481 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mazda
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