2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 951 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 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M 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 X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 6 | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
