The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 27,600

€ 42,200

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 M135i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M135i
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 M135i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M135i
BP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M135i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M135i
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
674 mi
Range
404 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW M135i
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