The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 35,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 13.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d DPF
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
191.5 in
Length
178 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.06 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
700 mi
Range
592 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
