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.
What the BM Facelift has over the BP
What the BP has over the BM Facelift
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the BP: 444 litres against 408.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| 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✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,105/mo✓ | RM1,220/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,129✓ | RM3,390 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,826 | RM2,308✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.13 | RM11.54✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM31,670 | RM28,940✓ |
| 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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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.
Which one is locally assembled?
The BM Facelift is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the BP is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.