The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 53,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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
187.2 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.82 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
603 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
