The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 42,100
 BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 28,400
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 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
177.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.96 %
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
BL
Generation
F21
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 M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft