The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 39,900
BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 24,800
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 2.2 CD is 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW M135i
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW M135i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
BMW M135i (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW M135i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW M135i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

 REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
404 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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