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Mazda 3 Sedan vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

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

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

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

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

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially 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 only slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 4 Series Gran Coupe offers significantly 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 significantly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

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 Sedan is somewhat 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 marginally 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 marginally 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 decisively ahead 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 : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.8 L/100km
Mazda 3 Sedan
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

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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

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
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
4,783 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,442 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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