The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 33,500
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 (18 - ..) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 150 is 7.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW M3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 (18 - ..)
72.4
82.3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72.4 in
Width
73.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 (18 - ..)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
191.7 in
Length
183.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW M3
3547 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW M3
GJ
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW M3
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
23.97 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
53 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
876 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
876 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
90.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data