Compare performance (530 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mazda 6 Estate?
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 Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,057 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.
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 Touring offers substantially 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 Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 442 Nm more.
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 a bit lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers very slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 154 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly more – 571 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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.
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsThe 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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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,805 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,840 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,480 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
145 - 194 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mazda
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