Mazda 6 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 8 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1345 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 367 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 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`025 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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