The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184 (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 39,100
€ 66,000
€ 39,100
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 184 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 184
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 184
BMW M3
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4810 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.51 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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 184
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
181 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
328 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
328 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
BMW M3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
19.75 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
50 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
43 mpg
city
13 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
820 mi
Range
316 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
820 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 184
96.7 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
