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BMW XM vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mazda 6 Estate?

BMW XM vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

BMW XM

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter

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

XM

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 XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86,142 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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 XM offers clearly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 554 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM 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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 742 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is considerably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers only slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries barely more – 571 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Mazda 6 Estate

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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 XM
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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