The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 36,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 318d
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.5
71.3
80
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.5 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 165
BMW 318d
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.32 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 318d
GJ
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 318d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
19.83 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
36 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
593 mi
Range
754 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
593 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data










