Mazda Mazda 6 vs BMW M3 Comparison

    Mazda Mazda 6

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    BMW M3

    2024 Mazda
    Mazda 6
    vs
    2024 BMW
    M3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
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    7.6
    8.3
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    Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
    Based on the BMW M3 COMPETITION TOURING M xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    62L
    434 to 471 km
    59L
    566 to 614 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,290 - $55,685
    $153,500 - $249,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    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
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fearsomely fast on road and track
    • Extra wagon practicality
    • Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
    Misses
    • Options get expensive, fast
    • Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
    • We've had to wait so long!

    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

    Colours Available

    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.

    Non-metallic paint (no cost)

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow

    Metallic paint (no cost)

    • Black Sapphire
    • M Portimao Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Isle of Man Green
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • Skyscraper Grey
    • Aventurine Red

    BMW Individual paint

    • Dravit Grey ($2500)
    • Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
    • Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    24882993
    Size (L)
    2.5L3.0L
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4TURBO 6
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1624
    Power
    140kW - 173kW353kW - 405kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 60006250
    Torque
    252Nm - 420Nm550Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40002650 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13 - 14.59.3

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