The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 39,900

€ 25,500

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M135i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.6 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
176
170.2 in
Length
176 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.34 %

General
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
404 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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