Verdict
The Mazda 3 Sedan BP costs RM13,515 more, but it brings seven airbags, front and rear Smart City Brake Support, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. Its 1.5-litre makes only 118 hp and 153 Nm against the BM’s 162 hp and 210 Nm, though road tax falls from RM379 to RM90 a year and rated consumption is 5.8 L/100 km. The BP is 80 mm longer, has a 444-litre boot and a five-year/100,000 km warranty, but swaps the BM’s multi-link rear suspension for a torsion beam.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan BM if 162 hp, 210 Nm and a multi-link rear suspension matter more than newer driver assists and lower road tax.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan BP if you want the larger 444-litre boot, active safety systems, 5.8 L/100 km rated economy and five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BM RM106,105; BP RM119,620.
- Engine output: BM 162 hp and 210 Nm; BP 118 hp and 153 Nm.
- Road tax: BM RM379/year; BP RM90/year.
- Dimensions and boot: BM 4,580 mm long with 408 litres; BP 4,660 mm long with 444 litres.
- Rear suspension: BM multi-link; BP torsion beam.
- Warranty: BM 3 years/100,000 km; BP 5 years/100,000 km.
BM
- 162 hp and 210 Nm from its 2.0-litre engine.
- Multi-link rear suspension.
- RM13,515 lower purchase price.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or collision warning.
- Manual air-con and manual front-seat adjustment.
- Three-year warranty versus five years.
BP
- Seven airbags, front and rear SCBS, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- 444-litre boot and 2,725 mm wheelbase.
- 5.8 L/100 km rated economy, RM90 annual road tax and five-year warranty.
- 118 hp and 153 Nm trail the BM’s 162 hp and 210 Nm.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension instead of the BM’s multi-link setup.
- RM13,515 more expensive and 69 kg heavier.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,105✓ | 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 | 1,292 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 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 | All Seats | 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 Adjustment | 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 | Keyless Operation | 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 | Handbrake | 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 | 3 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 vs BP FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Sedan BM or Mazda 3 Sedan BP better?
The Mazda 3 Sedan BP is the better-equipped choice, with seven airbags, Smart City Brake Support, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. Choose the BM if its 162 hp, 210 Nm 2.0-litre engine and multi-link rear suspension are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Sedan BM costs RM106,105 and the Mazda 3 Sedan BP costs RM119,620, so the BP costs RM13,515 more.
Which Mazda 3 sedan has the lower running costs?
The BP has the lower stated figures: RM90 annual road tax against the BM’s RM379, plus a rated fuel consumption figure of 5.8 L/100 km. The BM has no rated economy figure here.
