The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,300

€ 35,600

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 15 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.3
71.3
80
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
111.4
191.5
110.6
182.4
191.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.32 %

General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
GJ
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
746 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data