The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 39,900
€ 25,200
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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-G 165 i-ELOOP.
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13 %
General
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
404 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
