The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 37,800
€ 66,000
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
57.1
72.4
82.3
57
71.5
78.9
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
111.4
191.7
108.7
180.3
191.7 in
Length
180.3 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.61 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
GJ
Generation
E90
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 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
173 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
173 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
310 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
18.92 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
52 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
43 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
856 mi
Range
316 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
856 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
235 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
92.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
