Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Xedos 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 105 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 1`700 kg | 1`875 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`230 kg | 1`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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