The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184 (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 39,100
€ 71,800
€ 39,100
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 184 is 7.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
BMW M3
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.1
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
111.4
191.7
110.7
183.9
191.7 in
Length
183.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
BMW M3
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4810 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.59 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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 184
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
181 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
328 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
328 lb‑ft
406 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
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
19.75 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
50 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
820 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
820 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
96.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
