BMW Serija 3 E21 or Mazda 626 CB?

1975–1983 vs 1978–1982 · Sedan vs Sedan/Coupe

In short

Length: Serija 3 E21 4,355 mm, 626 CB 4,305 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 E21 8.1 l/100 km, 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 E21 55–105 kW, 626 CB 55–66 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 E21 13 items (Base), 626 CB 12 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 3 E211975–1983 · 6 engines · Base, S-PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 626 CB1978–1982 · 4 engines · LX, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 E211975–1983no listings	Mazda 626 CB1978–1982no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,355 mm	Length4,305 mm
Width	Width1,610 mm	Width1,660 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm	Height1,350 mm–1,370 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,563 mm	Wheelbase2,510 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance160 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume425 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,180 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,100 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1975–1983	Production years1978–1982
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power55–105 kW (75–143 hp)	Power55–66 kW (75–90 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 315	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 1.6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 323i	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsBase · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · Base	Items in the base trim12 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · S-Paket	Items in the top trim16 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
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 Serija 3 E21 or Mazda 626 CB?

Length: BMW Serija 3 E21 4,355 mm, Mazda 626 CB 4,305 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,563 vs 2,510 mm.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E21 or Mazda 626 CB?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E21 uses 8.1 l/100 km (315); the most frugal Mazda 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km (1.6).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E21 or Mazda 626 CB?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E21 makes 105 kW (143 hp) (323i); the strongest Mazda 626 CB 66 kW (90 hp) (2.0).

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