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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 31800 £) 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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe manages with 4.20 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 300 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is hardly perceptible lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1495 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers to a small extent more room – 430 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, takes the win – compared to . That’s a difference of about .

Who wins the race?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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 : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L
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Mazda 3 Hatchback
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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 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
31800 - 51200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1495 - 1650 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4460 mm
Length
4546 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1445 mm
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 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
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
199 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
BMW

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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