The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 23,000
€ 37,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 1.8 is 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325d
56.7
70.7
78.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
187.2
108.7
178.4
187.2 in
Length
178.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.37 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325d
GH
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
603 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
