The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 52,800

€ 34,800

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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
111.4
191.7
182 in
Length
191.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.4 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
F30
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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 ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data