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BMW X4 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Mazda 6 Estate?

BMW X4 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

BMW X4

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 6 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X4 uses 6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 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 X4 offers significantly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X4 is a bit faster – 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: the BMW X4 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 442 Nm more.

X4

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 visibly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers barely more boot space – 525 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 234 L more than the BMW X4.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries very 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 X4 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 £51,900
X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 10.7 L/100km
BMW X4
Mazda 6 Estate

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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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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 X4
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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 - 375 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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