Bmw M3

VS

Mazda 3

Expert Reviews

Mazda 3

Parkers.co.uk
3.8
  • "Distinctive looks"
  • "Economical petrol engines"
  • "Good to drive"
Edmunds.com
4
  • "An artful blend of refinement and performance makes the BMW 3 Series one of the best in its class."

Summary

R 923 973
Avg. Price
R 251 663
Coupe
Body
Coupe
5
Seats
2
2
Doors
2

Dimensions

1680 kg
Weight
kg
4618 mm
Length
mm
1976 mm
Width
1944 76.5 mm
1418 mm
Height
1200 47.2 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2625 103.3 mm

Engine

front
Position
mid
3999
CC
62433
8
Cyl
6
v
Type
flat
4
Valves per cyl
double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
414 ps
Power (ps)
700 PS (690 bhp) (515 kW)at 7000 rpm ps
3900 rpm
Power (rpm)
nan rpm
890 Nm (656 ft·lb) (90.8 kgm)at 4000 rpm nm
Torque (nm)
890 Nm (656 ft·lb) (90.8 kgm)at 4000 rpm nm
3900 rpm
Torque (rpm)
890 Nm (656 ft·lb) (90.8 kgm)at 4000 rpm rpm
92 mm
Bore
102 × 76.4 mm 4.02 × 3.01 in mm
75 mm
Stroke
102 × 76.4 mm 4.02 × 3.01 in mm
12.0 : 1
Compression
2 KKK turbochargers
petrol
Fuel
petrol
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Power
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