BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mazda 626 GC?

1982–1994 vs 1982–1987 · Sedan/Coupe/Wagon vs Sedan/Liftback/Coupe

In short

Length: Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm, 626 GC 4,430 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 3 E30 425 l, 626 GC 450 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 E30 6.8 l/100 km, 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 E30 63–125 kW, 626 GC 46–88 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 E30 9 items (Base), 626 GC 12 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994 · 12 engines · Base, Design Edition, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 626 GC1982–1987 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994no listings	Mazda 626 GC1982–1987no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,325 mm	Length4,415 mm–4,430 mm
Width	Width1,645 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm–1,400 mm	Height1,360 mm–1,395 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,510 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–425 l	Trunk volume400 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,080 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,100 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–64 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1994	Production years1982–1987
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines8
Power	Power63–125 kW (86–170 hp)	Power46–88 kW (63–120 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.7	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 324d	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 325i	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.0i GT
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed195 km/h
Trim levelsBase · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · Base	Items in the base trim12 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · M Technic	Items in the top trim21 · GT
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 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 E30 or Mazda 626 GC?

Length: Mazda 626 GC 4,430 mm, BMW Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm (a 105 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,510 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 450 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mazda 626 GC?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E30 uses 6.8 l/100 km (324d); the most frugal Mazda 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mazda 626 GC?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E30 makes 125 kW (170 hp) (325i); the strongest Mazda 626 GC 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i GT).

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