7.7
2023 Mazda 6 G25 Touring review
The Mazda 6 is getting old, but it still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Who said sedans and wagons are dead?
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Scott Collie
2022 Mazda Mazda 6 vs 2024 BMW 3 Series Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 TOURING
Based on the BMW 3 Series 30i M SPORT
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Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
40L - 59L
100 to 472 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interior is still nicely put together
- Reasonable pricing by 2023 standards
- Still looking good, even a decade on
Misses
- Tech looks and feels old
- 2.5-litre petrol is undergunned
- Limited rear headroom in Sedan
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
Misses
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 170kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1350 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.5 | 10.2 - 11 | |
