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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mazda 3 Sedan?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,708 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 206 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries barely more – 481 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 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 £45,700
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.8 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mazda 3 Sedan

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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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 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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