The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
€ 29,500
€ 30,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 15.
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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 15
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.13 %
General
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
E90
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 15
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Performance
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
611 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















