2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1193 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 6 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
