BMW 6 series 2005 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 241 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 323 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 705 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 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: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.26 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 82 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 14 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 7200 | |
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