BMW 3 series 2010 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 79 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 4400 | |
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