The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,700
€ 38,700
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 13.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325xi
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
191.7 in
Length
178 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325xi
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.9 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325xi
GJ
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
163 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325xi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
18.6 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
40 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
653 mi
Range
395 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
653 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
111.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
BMW 325xi
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
