The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 34,800

€ 37,800

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 13.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d DPF
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 165
BMW 325d DPF
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4511 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.96 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d DPF
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
20.26 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
38 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
592 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
621 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
131.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
117.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data