The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 35,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125i
57.5
69.7
77.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
177.6
105.9
170.2
177.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125i
BL
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
505 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
