BMW 5 series 2016 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 6) 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 5 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: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 6 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 438 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 92 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.05 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.85 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 17 800 | |
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