Mazda 6 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 45 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series 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 less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 10 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 | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 44 400 | |
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