2006 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2006 BMW M6 and 2006 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6.
Because 2006 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M6 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
