The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 39,900
€ 20,400
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M135i is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %
General
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
