Mazda 6 Grand Touring vs Mazda BT-50
Verdict
At RM230,848 against RM148,418, the Mazda 6 Grand Touring asks RM82,430 more for a D-segment petrol wagon that is lower, quicker to 100 km/h and has a 522-litre boot. The Mazda BT-50 is the cheaper but much larger diesel pickup, with 450 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 76-litre tank and one extra airbag. For Malaysia, this is less about badge and more about use: daily wagon pace and lower road tax, or diesel torque and truck practicality.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want a lower D-segment wagon with 8.2-second 0-100 km/h performance, a 522-litre boot and RM868 annual road tax.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you need a diesel pickup with 450 Nm, all-wheel drive, seven airbags and a 76-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848; Mazda BT-50 RM148,418
- Body and drive: Mazda 6 Grand Touring wagon with front-wheel drive; Mazda BT-50 pickup with all-wheel drive
- Engine and fuel: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 2,488 cc petrol; Mazda BT-50 2,999 cc diesel
- Output: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp/250 Nm; Mazda BT-50 188 hp/450 Nm
- Size: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm long/1,480 mm tall; Mazda BT-50 5,280 mm long/1,810 mm tall
- Road tax: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868 a year; Mazda BT-50 RM1,638 a year
6 Grand Touring
- 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 218 km/h top speed
- 522-litre boot
- RM82,430 dearer to buy
- Only 250 Nm beside the BT-50’s 450 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only
BT-50
- 450 Nm diesel torque
- All-wheel drive
- Seven airbags
- RM1,638 annual road tax
- 5,280 mm length and 1,810 mm height need more space
- 180 km/h top speed trails the wagon’s 218 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 230,848 | RM 148,418✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Pickup |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 185 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 218 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Boot space | 522 L | — |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 868✓ | RM 1,638 |
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.
6 Grand Touring vs BT-50 FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Mazda BT-50 better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better as a road-biased family wagon, with quicker 0-100 km/h performance and lower road tax. The Mazda BT-50 is better if you need diesel torque, all-wheel drive and pickup body practicality.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848, while the Mazda BT-50 costs RM148,418. That makes the Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM82,430 more expensive.
Which one is easier to live with in town?
On size alone, the Mazda 6 Grand Touring is easier: it is 4,800 mm long and 1,480 mm tall. The Mazda BT-50 is 5,280 mm long and 1,810 mm tall, so parking and height clearance need more thought.