Mazda 6 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 81 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 175 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 890 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) | |
| 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.87 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 41 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.050000000000001 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 25 000 | |
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