Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.0 | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 0.1 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 Xedos 6 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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 Xedos 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 3 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: | 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 13 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 6 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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