The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 30,900
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

ⓘ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 15 is 7.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
191.7 in
Length
183.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.9 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
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 15
BMW M3
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
406 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
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
449 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data