The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 39,900
€ 20,100
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 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
57.9
69.1
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 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 M135i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.34 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
404 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
