The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 66,000
€ 23,000
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mazda 6 1.8.
BMW M3
Mazda 6 1.8
57
71.5
78.9
56.7
70.7
78.5
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
180.3
107.3
187.2
180.3 in
Length
187.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mazda 6 1.8
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.44 %
General
BMW M3
Mazda 6 1.8
E90
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mazda 6 1.8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
BMW M3
Mazda 6 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
316 mi
Range
603 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
235 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).
125 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
