The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 17,000

€ 39,900

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 13.6 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
1470
1755
1955
1411
1765
1984
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1470 mm
Height
1411 mm
2640
4460
2690
4324
4460 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.33 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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12.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.21 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
534 mi
Range
404 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L