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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mazda 6 Saloon?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more electric range

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Saloon is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,572 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 455 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

6 Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,510 L, about 436 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 520 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mazda 6 Saloon

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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.

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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mazda 6 Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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