The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 25,200
€ 42,200
€ 25,200
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-G 165 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW M135i
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
176
105.9
170.2
176 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW M135i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.29 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW M135i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
546 mi
Range
404 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
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).
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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
