The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 45,200
€ 27,900
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M140i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 MPS
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.5
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.6 in
Height
57.5 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
177.6
170.2 in
Length
177.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 MPS
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.94 %
General
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 MPS
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
