BMW 3 series 1998 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Xedos 6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 136 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, but torque is 105 NM more than Mazda Xedos 6. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | 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: | 4.47 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 6, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 390 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 50 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`875 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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