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BMW i5 Touring vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

BMW i5 Touring vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,937 £.

3 Hatchback

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 i5 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 836 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 219 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries a bit more – 560 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
BMW i5 Touring
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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BMW i5 Touring
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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