BMW 6 series 2004 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 66 HP more power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 160'000 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 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 6 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 39 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 160 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5000 | |
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