The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 44,000

€ 27,600

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M135i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 12 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1411
1765
1984
1435
1795
2028
1765 mm
Width
1795 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1411 mm
Height
1435 mm
2690
4340
2725
4460
4340 mm
Length
4460 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1919 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.26 %

General
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
F21
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
5.03 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
414 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L