The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184 (18 - ..)
€ 69,800
€ 39,100
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 184.
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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 184
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4810 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.64 %
General
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
E90
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
181 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Performance
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
14 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
329 mi
Range
820 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
820 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
