The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 42,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 18.6 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
1460
1770
1970
1411
1765
1984
1770 mm
Width
1765 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1460 mm
Height
1411 mm
2640
4510
2690
4324
4510 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1515 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.63 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
BL
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
4.79 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M135i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
388 mi
Range
431 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
