The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 26,200
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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 7.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP.
BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18)
72.4
82.3
73.9 in
Width
72.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18)
111.4
191.7
183.9 in
Length
191.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.9 %
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
F80
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP

Performance

BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP

 REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.2 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
21.2 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
700 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data