Mazda 6 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2003

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Mazda 6
2010 - 2012
BMW 5 series
2003 - 2007
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 6 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.52.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 120 - 180 HP163 - 367 HP
Torque: 165 - 400 NM210 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 - 11.8 seconds5.5 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 8.15.9 - 11.0
Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.79 m4.84 m
Width: 1.80 m1.85 m
Height: 1.49 m1.47 m
Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher.
Mazda 6 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 519 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1751 litres520 litres
Mazda 6 has 1 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 1231 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`061~ 2`119
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 42004600
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
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