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Leapmotor B05 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor B05 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Leapmotor B05 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Leapmotor B05

  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

B05

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Leapmotor B05 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,534 £.

3 Sedan

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 Leapmotor B05 offers a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 240 Nm.

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 Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries noticeably more – 501 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor B05 is far ahead 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 £23,900
B05

Leapmotor B05

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 401 - 482 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
295 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
363 - 370 kg
Payload
482 - 501 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Leapmotor B05 have?

The Leapmotor B05 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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