2024 Mazda3 Turbo vs 2024 BMW 3 Series

2024 Mazda 3 Turbo

The 2024 Mazda3 Turbo stands out as a Consumer Reports Recommended sedan, praised for its blend of performance, comfort, and luxury with room for 5. The 2024 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo sedan offers a unique driving experience, featuring a meticulously crafted interior with leather-trimmed seats, aluminum speaker grilles, and an available Bose 12-speaker audio system. Top-tier trims feature terracotta leatherette trimmed sport seats, a black suede head-up display, heated front seats, and leather upholstery to elevate the driving experience with premium comfort and sophistication. The 2024 Mazda3 Turbo sedan also has surprisingly large cargo space, capable of accommodating 6 carry-on bags in the trunk, surpassing the cargo space of the Mazda3 Hatchback model.

2024 BMW 3 Series

The 2024 BMW 3 Series is in the sport sedan segment, characterized by its bold exterior with up to 19" wheels, luxurious interiors, and personalized technology features. Inside, the BMW 3 Series sedan offers room for 5, just like the Mazda 3, and comes with standard Perforated SensaTec upholstery, and available upholsteries such as Vernasca Leather for Sport Seats. The interior design also features the BMW Curved Display with a 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster and a 14.9" Central Information Display, which seamlessly integrates with the iDrive 8 Operating System, providing intuitive control and access to a range of features for drivers and passengers. With 17 cubic feet of trunk space and folding rear seats, the 2024 BMW 3 Series offers a surprisingly large cargo area.

2024 Mazda 3 Turbo

The 2024 Mazda3 delivers responsive performance through a standard 2.5-liter turbo engine with up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque for quick acceleration and dynamic handling. Paired with Mazda's i-Activ AWD system, which intelligently distributes torque to the wheels with the most grip, the Mazda3 is great for any weather condition, enhancing confidence and control on unpredictable Colorado roads. While the turbocharged hatchback model with all-wheel drive may sacrifice some fuel efficiency, the sedan variant with the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine offers very impressive EPA ratings with up to 28 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Mazda's commitment to fuel efficiency is showcased with the Mazda3 sedan model equipped with the non-turbo 2.5-liter engine, which achieved an outstanding 41 mpg on a 75-mph highway fuel economy route.

2024 BMW 3 Series

The 2024 BMW 3 Series is equipped with an engine enhanced with 48V mild hybrid technology, offering heightened eBoost power while maintaining optimal efficiency. The BMW 3 Series sedan engine has both power and innovation, ranging from the inline 4-cylinder engine found in the 330i models to the integrated electric motor in the 330e plug-in hybrid variant. For those seeking more aggressive performance, the M340i features an inline 6-cylinder engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology. Paired with a standard 8-speed sport automatic transmission, all models of the 3 Series deliver smooth and precise shifting and similar fuel economy to the Mazda3. With xDrive, BMW's intelligent all-wheel-drive system, drivers will have more control in various road conditions as well as 503 horsepower, and 479 lb. ft. of torque for towing.

2024 Mazda 3 Turbo

Inside, the 2024 Mazda3 features a standard 8.8-inch infotainment display, including smartphone connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an intuitive interface controlled by a console-mounted rotary knob. Turbo models are equipped with a larger 10.3-inch display, providing enhanced visibility and accessibility to vehicle information and entertainment options. The 2024 Mazda3 is a safety leader in the industry, earning prestigious safety awards such as the 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Mazda's standard i-Activsense suite provides both standard and available safety features designed to enhance driver awareness and mitigate the risk of collisions, including:

• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Smart Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection
• Smart Brake Support
• High Beam Control
• Lane-Keep and Lane Departure Warning System
• Driver Attention Alert
• Adaptive Front Lighting System
• Parking Sensors
• 360 View Monitor
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert

2024 BMW 3 Series

The 2024 BMW 3 Series offers the latest technological innovation with its iDrive 8 Operating System introducing features like Remote Software Upgrades and a fully customizable infotainment display. The available Head-up Display showcases navigation, speed, and alerts projected onto the windshield to minimize distractions for the driver. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, along with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, connect drivers and passengers to their favorite entertainment and apps on their smartphone devices. On the safety side, the BMW 3 Series incorporates advanced driver assistance systems for added peace of mind, including:

• Standard Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation
• Standard Lane Departure Warning
• Available Active Blind Spot Detection