The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 117,600

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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-G 145 is 7.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW M3 CS
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-G 145
BMW M3 CS
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.7 %

General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW M3 CS
GJ
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
157 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW M3 CS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
22.6 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
38 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
621 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
117.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data