The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 42,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M140i
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
107.3
175.6
105.9
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M140i
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.61 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M140i
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M140i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
773 mi
Range
414 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft