The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 38,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 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 15
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 15
BMW 325i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.43 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 325i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
529 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
