The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 23,000
€ 39,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 6 1.8 is 9.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325xi
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
187.2 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325xi
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.2 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325xi
GH
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325xi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
603 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 325xi
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
