The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 42,200
€ 20,100
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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.
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
