Mazda 6 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 28 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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