The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 40,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d
57.1
72.4
82.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
111.4
191.5
108.7
178.4
191.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.59 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d
GJ
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
700 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
