The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 117,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW M3 CS
56.7
70.7
78.5
56.1
73.9
80.2
70.7 in
Width
73.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.3
187.2
110.7
183.9
187.2 in
Length
183.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW M3 CS
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.46 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW M3 CS
GH
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW M3 CS
122 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
603 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
