BMW 6 series 2017 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 218 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 237 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 63 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1019 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 280 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 781 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`907 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 39 400 | 21 000 | |
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