The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 46,700
€ 20,100
€ 46,700
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 M140i is 13.6 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6
1411
1765
1984
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1411 mm
Height
1470 mm
2690
4324
2640
4460
4324 mm
Length
4460 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.5 %
General
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.82 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
437 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 M140i
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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