The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 39,700
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 18) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 39,700
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 175 i-ELOOP is 7.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 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 175 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 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 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
GJ
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
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
173 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
173 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
310 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
310 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
19.05 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
803 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
803 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 175 i-ELOOP
98.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data