Mazda 6 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 108 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 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): | 3.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 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: | 4.87 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 31 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.8 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): | no data | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 15 200 | |
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