The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 23,000

€ 46,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 330d.
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 330d
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 330d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
20.59 %

General
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 330d
GH
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 330d
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 330d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
603 mi
Range
557 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
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).
139.9 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW 330d
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