The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 36,900

€ 27,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.5
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 MPS
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %

General
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 MPS
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
181.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft