The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 32,200
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 125i
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 125i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.94 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 125i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 125i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
