The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..)
€ 36,500
€ 29,000
€ 36,500
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 325xi 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 325xi
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 325xi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.21 %
General
BMW 325xi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
E90
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
426 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 325xi
174.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
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
