The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 26,200
€ 36,400
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
BMW 325i
57.1
72.4
82.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
111.4
191.7
108.7
178.4
191.7 in
Length
178.4 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
BMW 325i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
BMW 325i
GJ
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
143 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
BMW 325i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.2 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
43 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
700 mi
Range
544 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
700 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
