The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 (18 - ..)
€ 66,000
€ 33,500
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150.
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
57
71.5
78.9
57.1
72.4
82.3
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.3
111.4
191.7
180.3 in
Length
191.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3547 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.24 %
General
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
E90
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
316 mi
Range
876 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
876 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
