BMW 5 series 2020 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 45 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service 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 needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 489 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 41 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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`405 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 44 800 | 22 000 | |
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