The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 66,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 11.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
57.1
72.4
82.3
57
71.5
78.9
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
111.4
191.7
108.7
180.3
191.7 in
Length
180.3 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.14 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
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 15
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
316 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
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).
235 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
