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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mazda 6 Estate?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

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

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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 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 Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 392 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 a bit lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers marginally more boot space – 522 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries moderately more – 571 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is far ahead 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 £45,700
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.8 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mazda 6 Estate

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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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 Gran Coupe
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
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Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 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
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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