BMW 6 series 2017 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 175 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) 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 6 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 62 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1334 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 246 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 466 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 10 200 | |
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