The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10)
€ 66,000
€ 26,700
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI.
BMW M3
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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 2.0 DISI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.17 %
General
BMW M3
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
153 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Performance
BMW M3
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
316 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
523 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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).
144 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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
