2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 125 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 2011 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 6 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
