The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15)
€ 43,900

€ 25,000

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145.
BMW 325d
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
56.3
71.3
80
57.1
72.4
82.3
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182.4
111.4
191.5
182.4 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.42 %

General
BMW 325d
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
F30
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
BMW 325d
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
▶ REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.2 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
21.2 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
770 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
700 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data