The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 33,600
 BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 125i
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 125i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.04 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 125i
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
513 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft