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Mazda 6 Estate vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Mazda 6 Estate vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat 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 3 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 442 Nm more.

6 Estate

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 only slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers marginally more boot space – 522 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries a bit more – 571 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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