The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 24,800

€ 39,900

€ 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
69.1
78.9
55.6
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
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 2.2 CD
BMW M135i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %

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
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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).
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