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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Mazda 6 Estate?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 6 Estate is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2 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 4 Series Coupe 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 4 Series Coupe is clearly 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 4 Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 442 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is only slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries visibly more – 571 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,200
4 Series Coupe

BMW 4 Series Coupe

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 10 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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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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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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