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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 36,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 36,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 2 Series Gran Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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 Hatchback is barely lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,525 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 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 £36,600
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
36,600 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 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
126 - 146 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,525 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
460 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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