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2024 Mazda 6 G35 Atenza review
The Mazda 6 wagon has been around for a long time now, but it's still a refined and practical example of a dying breed.
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Josh Nevett
Mazda Mazda 6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
50L - 66L
75 to 653 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,290 - $55,685
$87,800 - $193,100
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- Pricey, even before options
- Ridiculous service pricing
- Limited choice
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.
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1496 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 173kW | 150kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4250 - 6000 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 300Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1800 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
