The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 71,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 is 7.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.4 in
Width
73.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.1 in
111.4
191.5
110.7
183.9
191.5 in
Length
183.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.79 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
GJ
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
