The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)
€ 33,000

€ 37,100

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 13.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d
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
178.4
191.7 in
Length
178.4 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.36 %

General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d
GJ
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
19.83 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
593 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
593 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data