BMW 5 series 2020 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.8 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 320'000 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: | 4.96 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 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`046 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 48 200 | 24 800 | |
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