Verdict
The MINI Aceman is RM16,960 cheaper at RM213,888, yet its 215 hp/330 Nm motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 7.1 seconds against the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s 8.2 seconds. Its 54.2 kWh battery also gives a stated 406 km range, with 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging. The Mazda counters with a far more useful 522-litre boot, 222 litres ahead of the MINI, plus a 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear air vents. For Malaysian family trips, the Mazda’s space matters; for lower road tax and urban EV use, take the Aceman.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you need its 522-litre boot, longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear air vents for five-up family use.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you want 215 hp, 330 Nm, a 406 km stated EV range and RM200 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Performance: Mazda 6 Grand Touring makes 185 hp and 250 Nm; MINI Aceman makes 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Acceleration: Mazda 6 Grand Touring reaches 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds; MINI Aceman does it in 7.1 seconds.
- Energy storage and range: Mazda 6 Grand Touring has a 62-litre petrol tank; MINI Aceman has a 54.2 kWh battery with 406 km stated range.
- Dimensions: Mazda 6 Grand Touring is 4,800 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; MINI Aceman is 4,076 mm long with a 2,606 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Mazda 6 Grand Touring has 522 litres; MINI Aceman has 300 litres.
- Road tax: Mazda 6 Grand Touring is RM868 per year; MINI Aceman is RM200 per year.
6 Grand Touring
- 522-litre boot, 222 litres larger than the MINI’s
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear air vents
- Five-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 7.1 seconds
- RM668 higher annual road tax
- No 360-degree camera or auto parking
Aceman
- 215 hp and 330 Nm, with a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 54.2 kWh battery, 406 km stated range and 95 kW DC charging
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and powered tailgate
- 300-litre boot is 222 litres smaller
- No rear air vents or sunroof
- 170 km/h top speed versus 218 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM230,848 | RM213,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 406 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,076 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,754 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 300 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 225/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 225/40R19 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM868 | RM200✓ |
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.
Used 6 Grand Touring & Aceman for sale
6 Grand Touring vs Aceman FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or MINI Aceman better?
The MINI Aceman is the better choice for EV running, faster acceleration and lower road tax. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for luggage and longer-wheelbase five-seat practicality, with a 522-litre boot versus 300 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM16,960 more than the MINI Aceman.
Which one is better for long-distance family travel?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring suits family luggage better with its 522-litre boot, 4,800 mm length, 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear air vents. The Aceman is much shorter and has a 300-litre boot, but provides a stated 406 km EV range.