The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 44,800
€ 21,600
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 M140i is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 M140i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.92 %
General
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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10.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.17 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M140i
33 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW M140i
455 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M140i
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
