The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 31,700
€ 41,800
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325d
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.3
71.3
80
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
111.4
191.7
110.6
182
191.7 in
Length
182 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.14 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325d
GJ
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
163 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
18.6 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
40 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
653 mi
Range
770 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
653 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
