The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 44,000
€ 22,700
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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 4.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW M135i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.41 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW M135i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW M135i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
414 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
