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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mazda 6 Estate?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 442 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers marginally more boot space – 522 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries a bit more – 571 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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