BMW 3 Series vs Mazda 6 Sedan
Verdict
The BMW 3 Series costs RM265,800, a RM85,441 jump over the Mazda 6 Sedan at RM180,359. For that money, the BMW gives stronger numbers: 184 hp, 300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds, plus rear-wheel drive and auto emergency braking. The Mazda answers with more metal for less money, being 156 mm longer, slightly bigger in the boot at 489 litres, and carrying a five-year warranty. For many Malaysian buyers, this is pace and badge positioning against size and ownership cover.
Pick the BMW 3 Series if you want the quicker sedan, rear-wheel drive and auto emergency braking, and you can accept the RM85,441 price gap.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want a larger D-segment sedan with a bigger boot, lower price and longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 3 Series RM265,800; Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359
- Power and torque: BMW 184 hp/300 Nm; Mazda 163 hp/213 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7.4 seconds; Mazda 10.5 seconds
- Driven wheels: BMW rear-wheel drive; Mazda front-wheel drive
- Size: BMW 4,709 mm long/2,851 mm wheelbase; Mazda 4,865 mm long/2,830 mm wheelbase
- Warranty: BMW 2 years; Mazda 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 265,800 | RM 180,359✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 184 hp✓ | 163 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s✓ | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.7 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,865 mm |
| Width | 1,827 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L | 489 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 379 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
3 Series
- Stronger 184 hp and 300 Nm output
- Quicker 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets auto emergency braking
- RM85,441 dearer than the Mazda
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Smaller 480-litre boot
6 Sedan
- Lower RM180,359 price
- Longer 4,865 mm body
- Five-year warranty
- Slower 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 163 hp and 213 Nm outputs
- No auto emergency braking
3 Series vs 6 Sedan FAQ
Is the BMW 3 Series or Mazda 6 Sedan better?
The BMW 3 Series is better for performance and safety kit, with 184 hp, 300 Nm, 7.4 seconds to 100 km/h and AEB. The Mazda 6 Sedan is better for price, size and warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 3 Series is RM85,441 more expensive than the Mazda 6 Sedan.
Which car is bigger inside and for luggage?
The Mazda 6 Sedan is longer and has the bigger boot, at 4,865 mm and 489 litres. The BMW 3 Series has the longer wheelbase, at 2,851 mm versus 2,830 mm.