Mazda 3 BL or Mazda 3 BM/BN?

2009–2013 vs 2013–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Boot: 3 BL 430 l, 3 BM/BN 419 l.
Lowest consumption: 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km, 3 BM/BN 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: 3 BL 77–191 kW, 3 BM/BN 74–121 kW.
Standard equipment: 3 BL 25 items (Comfort), 3 BM/BN 28 items (Prime-Line).
On Autodrom: 3 BM/BN from €5,350 (1 listing); no 3 BL is listed right now.

Mazda 3 BL2009–2013 · 12 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, DirectSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–2019 · 11 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, DriveSpecifications →1 listing from €5,350 →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 3 BL2009–2013no listings	Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–20191 listing · from €5,350
Dimensions
Length	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm	Width1,795 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–430 l	Trunk volume364 l–419 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,440 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,405 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2013	Production years2013–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power77–191 kW (105–260 hp)	Power74–121 kW (101–165 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3	Displacement (l)1.5–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 115	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Comfort	Items in the base trim28 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim41 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€5,350

Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 3 BL or Mazda 3 BM/BN?

The most frugal Mazda 3 BL uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 CD 115); the most frugal Mazda 3 BM/BN 3.8 l/100 km (1.5 Skyactiv-D 105).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 3 BL or Mazda 3 BM/BN?

The strongest Mazda 3 BL makes 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS); the strongest Mazda 3 BM/BN 121 kW (165 hp) (2.0 Skyactiv-G 165).

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