Mazda 5 2010 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 5 engine produces 35 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 5 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series 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 BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 330'000 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 5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with long life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine is in need of good ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mazda 5 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | 468 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 468 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1485 litres | 1905 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 9800 | |
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