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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
479 - 552 km
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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
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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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
2,027 - 2,028 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
336 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,921 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,890 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,491 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
359 - 360 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
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
245 - 258 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
175 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
180 - 190 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mazda
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