BMW 3 Series vs Mazda Mazda 6 Comparison

    BMW 3 Series

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    2025 BMW
    3 Series
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    Mazda 6
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    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    472 to 614 km
    62L
    434 to 471 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $167,100 - $249,900
    $36,290 - $55,685
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Josh Nevett
    Deputy Marketplace Editor
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Versatile engine
    • Classy inside and out
    • Still flying the wagon flag
    Misses
    • Lagging infotainment tech
    • Thirsty in the city
    • Tight back seat

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    The following finishes are no-cost options:

    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Jet Black mica
    • Deep Crystal blue mica
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    The following are $795 options:

    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Soul Red Crystal metallic

    The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    2993 - 29982488
    Size (L)
    3.0L2.5L
    Cylinders
    64
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416
    Power
    285kW - 405kW140kW - 173kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 62504250 - 6000
    Torque
    500Nm - 650Nm252Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    1800 - 27502000 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    90 - 94.6100
    Compression Ratio
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