The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 (18 - ..)
€ 28,900
€ 33,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 165.
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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 165
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
E90
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Performance
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
495 mi
Range
593 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
593 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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




















