The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,700
€ 28,900
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 13.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
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
BMW 318i
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.09 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
GJ
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
BMW 318i
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
