BMW M3 E30 or Mazda 626 GD?

1986–1991 vs 1987–1992 · Coupe/Convertible vs Sedan/Liftback/Coupe/Wagon

In short

Length: M3 E30 4,345 mm, 626 GD 4,580 mm — a 24 cm difference.
Boot: M3 E30 400 l, 626 GD 520 l.
Lowest consumption: M3 E30 7.8 l/100 km, 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: M3 E30 143–175 kW, 626 GD 44–103 kW.
Standard equipment: M3 E30 24 items (Standard), 626 GD 11 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW M3 E301986–1991 · 6 engines · Standard, Evolution, Evolution II, Sport EvolutionSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 626 GD1987–1992 · 12 engines · LX, GLX, GT, GLESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M3 E301986–1991no listings	Mazda 626 GD1987–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,345 mm	Length4,480 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,680 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,370 mm	Height1,350 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,565 mm	Wheelbase2,575 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–400 l	Trunk volume400 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,165 kg–1,300 kg	Curb weight1,100 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1986–1991	Production years1987–1992
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines12
Power	Power143–175 kW (194–238 hp)	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–2.5	Displacement (l)1.8–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · 2.3 Evolution II	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D 60
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.5 Sport Evolution	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0i 16V GT
Top speed	Top speed248 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Standard	Items in the base trim11 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Evolution	Items in the top trim22 · GT
Equipment · Comfort6 · 2
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior5 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Body Kit	Body Kit✓	Body Kit—
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint✓	Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E30 or Mazda 626 GD?

Length: Mazda 626 GD 4,580 mm, BMW M3 E30 4,345 mm (a 235 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,575 vs 2,565 mm. Boot: 520 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E30 or Mazda 626 GD?

The most frugal BMW M3 E30 uses 7.8 l/100 km (2.3 Evolution II); the most frugal Mazda 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D 60).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E30 or Mazda 626 GD?

The strongest BMW M3 E30 makes 175 kW (238 hp) (2.5 Sport Evolution); the strongest Mazda 626 GD 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0i 16V GT).

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