BMW 5 series 1995 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series and Mazda Xedos 9 have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 29 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 430 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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