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Mazda 3 Sedan vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or SERES 5?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs SERES 5: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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SERES 5

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,728 £.

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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 SERES 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers significantly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

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 substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 940 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers somewhat more boot space – 450 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries clearly more – 481 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 km
Mazda 3 Sedan
SERES 5

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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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
SERES
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