The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 26,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.1
70.7
80.8
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.74 %

General
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
E81
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
388 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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