The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 20,400
€ 44,000
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 CD is 4.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
170.9
175.6 in
Length
170.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW M135i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.03 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW M135i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW M135i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
414 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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
