Mazda 6 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 125 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 40 litres | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 16 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 30 800 | |
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