Verdict
The Mazda 3 Sedan BP costs RM11,309 more, but brings seven airbags, front and rear Smart City Brake Support, adaptive cruise control and a 444-litre boot. It is also cheaper to tax at RM90 a year and has a 5.8 L/100 km rated economy figure. The outgoing Mazda 3 Sedan BM Facelift counters with a far stronger 2.0-litre engine: 162 hp and 210 Nm versus 118 hp and 153 Nm. For Malaysian buyers, the BP is the better-equipped daily car; the BM remains the sharper value if performance matters most.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan BM Facelift if you want 162 hp, 210 Nm and a multi-link rear suspension for less money.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan BP if you want stronger active safety, more cabin technology and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: RM108,311 for the Mazda 3 Sedan BM Facelift; RM119,620 for the Mazda 3 Sedan BP.
- Engine output: 162 hp and 210 Nm from 1,998 cc in the BM; 118 hp and 153 Nm from 1,496 cc in the BP.
- Road tax: RM379 per year for the BM; RM90 per year for the BP.
- Boot space: 408 litres in the BM; 444 litres in the BP.
- Rear suspension: multi-link in the BM; torsion beam in the BP.
- Wheels: 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres on the BM; 18-inch alloys with 215/45R18 tyres on the BP.
BM Facelift
- 162 hp and 210 Nm from the 2.0-litre petrol engine.
- Multi-link rear suspension.
- Five-star EuroNCAP and ANCAP ratings with six airbags and stability control.
- No autonomous braking; the BP gets front and rear Smart City Brake Support.
- No adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring or lane steering correction.
- 16-inch wheels instead of the BP's 18-inch alloys.
BP
- Seven airbags, blind spot monitoring, collision warning and front/rear autonomous braking.
- Adaptive cruise control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist.
- 444-litre boot, 8.8-inch infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus dual-zone climate control.
- Its 1.5-litre engine makes 118 hp and 153 Nm, against the BM's 162 hp and 210 Nm.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension instead of the BM's multi-link layout.
- RM11,309 higher purchase price.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM108,311✓ | RM119,620 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 118 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ | 153 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 5.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 1,340 kg | 1,361 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 408 litres | 444 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo NanoEnergy R38 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touch-screen with Commander Control, CD, Bluetooth, AUX and USB, 6 speakers | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Central speedometer with digital rev counter | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free service | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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BM Facelift vs BP FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Sedan BM Facelift or Mazda 3 Sedan BP better?
The Mazda 3 Sedan BP is better equipped, with seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. Choose the BM Facelift if its 162 hp and 210 Nm 2.0-litre engine matter more than driver assistance and cabin equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Sedan BP costs RM11,309 more than the Mazda 3 Sedan BM Facelift: RM119,620 versus RM108,311.
Which Mazda 3 Sedan costs less to tax and run?
The BP has RM90 annual road tax versus RM379 for the BM, and it carries a 5.8 L/100 km rated economy figure. Both use petrol, a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic and a 51-litre fuel tank.
