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BMW i5 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Mazda 6 Estate?

BMW i5 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

BMW i5

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

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,771 £.

6 Estate

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 i5 offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 407 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers considerably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 562 Nm more.

i5

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, Mazda 6 Estate is considerably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers very slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly more – 571 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £60,800
i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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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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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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