BMW 5 series 2010 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 489 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.7 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`315 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 6800 | |
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