The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 29,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145.
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.1
72.4
82.3
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178
111.4
191.7
178 in
Length
191.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.1 %
General
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
E90
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
664 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 318i
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
