The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,000
€ 53,600
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.3
71.3
80
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
111.4
191.7
110.6
182
191.7 in
Length
182 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
15.26 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
GJ
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
157 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
22.6 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
38 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
621 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
621 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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