The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 33,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 6 1.8 is 4.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 318i
56.7
70.7
78.5
56.3
71.3
80
70.7 in
Width
71.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
187.2
110.6
182.4
187.2 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 318i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 318i
GH
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 318i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
603 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
