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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mazda 6 Estate – Differences & prices compared

Two cars, one duel: BMW 5 Series Touring meets Mazda 6 Estate.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 22542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

6 Estate @ Mazda Motor Corporation

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 533 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs slightly better – 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: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 742 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is distinct lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers hardly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs barely noticeable better – up to 1700 L, which is about 36 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring slight takes the win – 620 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Touring proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £52,500
5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km

BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate combines sleek design with a spacious interior, making it an ideal choice for families and those needing extra cargo space. Its refined driving dynamics and efficient performance provide an enjoyable experience on both city streets and long motorway journeys. With a focus on comfort and advanced technology, the Mazda 6 Estate offers a premium feel and modern connectivity features to enhance every drive.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Mazda 6 Estate
5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press
6 Estate @ Mazda Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
30000 - 43500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4805 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.