BMW 3 series 1991 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 6, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mazda Xedos 6. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.1 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 850 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.36 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 13 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 6, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 6. The Mazda Xedos 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 6, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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