Mazda has to have the weakest promotional/marketing team ever. This is an amazing car but there are not many of them on the road. The styling is beautiful inside and out and has great driving dynamics. Nice review!
Love my Mazda 6! Sport and luxury combined at an affordable price. I look forward to each time I get behing the wheel. Happy when my wife asks me to go pick up some things from the store because I have an excuse to drive it again. Many reviews declare it one of the most quiet interiors in the segment.
@@TheMrzucker21 My father kept his BMW for 15 years without any major issue. My friend's Mazda 3 was always in the repair shop! It not only broke his wallet but also broke my nerve too!
Nariman Asgharian And I know Mazda’s that are well north of 100k miles with no issues. You can’t argue reputations, and the fact that BMW doesn’t have a great one for quality speaks volumes for their economy counterparts. Mazda is well known for consistently producing quality products, because that’s the reputation they’ve built for themselves. It sucks that you’re dad had an issue with his, it’s extremely unlucky, but at the same time, no one car is perfect. So issues can happen, even with the best built ones. The Japanese philosophy is to perfect over time, so issues get worked out through many years, Nissan being the outlier here. You just don’t buy a BMW, Mercedes, etc. with reliability in mind, you buy for luxury and comfort. That’s what they’re known for. You want reliability? You buy a Honda, Toyota, Mazda.
You can try compare to these cars like Apple iPhone 8 & iPhone 10 in term of quality but in price there is no comparison between these two cars. The winner still the Mazda 6!
I agree because at the end of the day and not to discredit the review, but if you read other published reviews, Mazda is more reliable than bmw, esp that 4 cylinder the reviewer test drove. Bmw in-line 6 is what bmw is known for. That 4 cylinder is a no thank you for me. Mazda takes it imo.
I was choosing between the BMW F30 and Mazda6 and went for the Mazda. The handling and steering feels was superior to the BMW. Note: I've been BMW loyal for many years, but the 6 won me
BMW's are great...until you have to repair them. Mazda's are great...all the time. Thanks for having the courage to do an usual comparison that was extremely comprehensive without being too long. Great to watch really.
A good friend of mine was a BMW service advisor for ~25 years. Once he got a few beers in him, he'd always tell me: NEVER BUY A BMW. Too unreliable. Way too expensive to own.
I started quite reluctantly researching vehicles as our 2008 was definitely in need of retiring to the local pastures of post office runs and quick Aldi runs. After ALL of those years of no car payment I was NOT a happy mama but I digress. I got preapproval on financing and started looking at mid size sedans and suvs and after driving a dinosaur for so long I was overwhelmed to say the least but the Mazda captured my attention right away. Definitely edging out Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Dodge and Chrysler....Ford and Chevy really wasn't interesting either after I looked at a Fusion and the Edge. I broke down and test drove both the CX5 and the 6 and wow...Needless to say there really is no decision to be made except which color. That red is a beauty and it is definitely in the lead ;)
Thanks 1 million for this absolutely fantastic video and your other videos right now I’m driving a Honda sport accord and I am definitely getting another Mazda CX 30 is my next car
Just bought a Mazda6 Signature in Soul Red. Very happy with how the car looks, rides and feels. Think I will upgrade the tires to Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus. Comfortable seats coupled with a quite smooth ride makes this car a nice cruiser. Sharp handling with very good brakes, which should only improve with better tires. Bose sound system is excellent. Infotainment is bit dated and slow, but adequate for my purposes. I had a Mazdaspeed3 previously with excellent reliability. I believe this is a good value and really quite stunning in appearance.
One fact to add, the Mazda turns necks everywhere you go, in a BMW you become invisible... And It costs double! Great Cars these Mazda6, and trouble free
For the price of the BMW and the cost of maintaining it, it should also poop out gold eggs. If you buy the Mazda instead of the BMW you'll save a ton of money!
Agreed, Mazda 6 does it better for the value you are getting. To get the better options on the BMW, I really don't think $65K is worth it. People would buy it just because of the brand name and status in that case (not to mention the higher insurance and maintenance costs ). I would pay for a new BMW 5 if it was $45K though. That sounds a bit more reasonable but still I would only do so if I had deep pockets.
I've had 2 BMW 5 series. A 2007 E60 and à 2017 G30. Loved those cars. A few months ago I crashed my G30 and I bought a 2018 Mazda 6. I'm very impressed ! It's full option so for half the price I paid for my G30 I have twice as much options. Some options didn't even work properly in the G30. And when I crashed it none of the airbags were activated... That's totally unacceptable. If I had known Mazda was this good I never would have bought the G30 and I would have saved a lot of money...
A few days ago i had enough with my Ford Mondeo -12 2.2 tdci ( electrical problems, engine light on dashboard and other problems like not being able to enter the car or start it) I traded it in for a 2013 2.5 mazda 6 soul red. The best thing i have ever done. So meny things were annoying with the Ford. The buttons and all the details felt so cheap. The mazda on the other hand is absolutely amazing. Everything feels so great and well made. How many cars in this price range offers walk away locking of the doors for example... To be honest i have never seen that on a car before.
I owned the Mazda, now I own the G30 530i...honestly the bmw is just a semi-luxury slug, you do need a better engine to make the car feel like a proper bimmer (even with remaps and stuff I am still not impressed) on the other had the 2.5l turbo Mazda was really really a great car, I am so sad I sold it. It had all the luxury and the tech you need, I did a remap of the engine and the gear box, and I bagged the car to make it even better, and it was perfect. IMO if you want a real BMW experience buy a 540i xDrive or a 530d xDrive with as much equipment as possible. Else, buy a Mazda....not to mention that the Mazda is waaaaaaay cheaper and you really really get a lot out of it
Great review, thanks for this comprehensive comparison ,Mazda has been punching way above its class and for sure its great value for money.for me I would not buy a BMW.
Mazda 6 has a nice shape to it and the red color upgrade exterior is a beauty; I just don't buy the interior as being attractive...see my comment below. I still feel the same way and maybe more so actually.
Come back in 2022 when the NEW Mazda 6 with its show car Vision-like design and new 6 cylinder engine debuts. Then we'll see how it compares to a MAZDA 6. BTW, put 100 octane in the MAZDA 6 AND FEEL THE POWER! HOWSOMEVER... I'll compare MAZDA's build quality to BMTroubleyou any day. MAZDA reliability is higher than BMW - period. (Check "Consumer Reports" magazine.) My 2019 MAZDA X 5 GT Reservr 2.5 L. turbo, AWD compass VERY favorably to the BMW X3 in all areas.
The Mazda 6 is a great car no doubt about that, but to be honest, if you prefer it to a 5 series, it means that you are not a petrolhead but more of a person that needs to move from A to B, which means a Corolla is more than enough for you.
The interior is touted on the Mazda 6 signature as very nice; to me it is sort of weird; the 3 gauge layout, and the infotainment round comic book looking appearance looks weird. Also the back end of the Mazda is plain looking to me. The new Honda back ends are really sleek and stylish. The gold coin for the Mazda 6 is the curvaceous shape and the beautiful soul red. Incidentally, this video is excellent, especially since I have been curious about Mazda vs luxury brands.
I have Infinity(NISSAN in Japan) Q50 GT350 HYBRID currently. I sign up order MAZDA6 100 anniversary 2200cc diesel AWD in Japan. MAZDA said they will deliver to me in end of September 2020.
Mazda 6 gear changes are one of the slowest in the business and especially so in manual mode. Engines are also rough sounding. However the 6 is more stylish than the G30 G30 is a step back from the F10 in terms of design - looks slab sided and underwhelming.
That BMW looks old..Mazda 6 looks the more modern car, more classy looking too..Mazda will be taking a a lot of the luxury car buyers, because they charge much less than most of these overrated and unreliable luxury car brands..
Masood Jamily if you don’t need the extra space of the CX5 then the cx30 is great! I just had a mazda3 as a press loan and loved it and the CX30 is very similar
Pearson Jackson The CX-30 is going to be just as luxurious. Go drive both and see if the CX-30 is enough space for you. If so, it’s a great choice! If you need the space of a CX-5, it’s going to be just as good of a choice. It just comes down to preference.
I just feel like for how much more they want for that BMW it should be much better than the Mazda… but it’s not. It’s almost like the only advantage in the BMW is the ride quality and barely the handling. BMW requires premium fuel in it whereas the Mazda doesn’t yet of you put premium in the Mazda it makes a teeny bit more power than that BMW. When you consider brands that specialize in offering more bang for your buck like Genesis, Acura or Mazda especially, base BMWs could be better.🤷♂️
The only thing that turns me off about the Mazda is that it is FWD, would have much preferred it if it was RWD. Also, it lacks remote start which is odd and I don't like the push button door handles, it would have been so much better if it had the handles that you just put your hand in the handle and it automatically unlocks like Ford, BMW and others have done. I'm also, not too crazy about the infotainment screen which is cheap looking and grainy, especially the reverse camera. On the other end of the spectrum, I don't like that BMW charges a monthly subscription for Apple Carplay and lacks Android Auto.
The new Mazda 6 for I think 2021 is gonna be rwd with an in-line 6 if the rumors are to be believed (motortend published it on Instagram). And since the new 3 has touch sensitive door handles you can bet the new one will as well along with the newer infotainment. As for remote start 🤷🏾♂️ I don’t know why Mazda don’t include that. Cameras should be better on the new car as well.
The Mazda 6 engine is a disaster. It is slow for its 2.5L size and not efficient either. This is something many car magazines have referred to but BMW engine is a class leader.
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Mazda over BMW all day every day!
Eamonn McDermott value gang!
And better reliability! Thanks for the video!
Mazda has to have the weakest promotional/marketing team ever. This is an amazing car but there are not many of them on the road. The styling is beautiful inside and out and has great driving dynamics. Nice review!
Mazda prefers to appeal to a specific audience rather than an economically driven and young market. Idk..
I actually was torn between base model BMW and Mazda 6! I drove both, and went with the Mazda 6!!
What Mazda has and BMW doesn't is reliability.
Yup, that's why I went from an E90 323i to a Mazda6... Love the Mazda6 but I wish it was RWD
Yeah. That's why second hand BMW is cheaper than Mazda where I live.
@@abu-vai-sunny-vai same here
@@kevinsparks5611 Hopefully Mazda will bring out a new generation 6 soon, with an inline 6 and rear-wheel drive. I'm hoping.
@@Stinger430 I was hopeful of that too but unfortunately latest news says they have canned this project :-(
Love my Mazda 6! Sport and luxury combined at an affordable price. I look forward to each time I get behing the wheel. Happy when my wife asks me to go pick up some things from the store because I have an excuse to drive it again. Many reviews declare it one of the most quiet interiors in the segment.
I find mine quite noisy on highway speed for some reasons? The ride is excellent tho.
@the magic 2 take an iq test, if u get over 95 i will give u 5k right now
In terms of money , design , power , luxury , performance and fuel economy , Mazda wins ,
In terms of all the above factors you mentioned, the Mazda loses. Please give some evidence rather than writing something out of imagination!
@@Messergebnis-liebhaber BMW: Broke my Wallet
@@TheMrzucker21 My father kept his BMW for 15 years without any major issue. My friend's Mazda 3 was always in the repair shop! It not only broke his wallet but also broke my nerve too!
Nariman Asgharian And I know Mazda’s that are well north of 100k miles with no issues. You can’t argue reputations, and the fact that BMW doesn’t have a great one for quality speaks volumes for their economy counterparts. Mazda is well known for consistently producing quality products, because that’s the reputation they’ve built for themselves. It sucks that you’re dad had an issue with his, it’s extremely unlucky, but at the same time, no one car is perfect. So issues can happen, even with the best built ones. The Japanese philosophy is to perfect over time, so issues get worked out through many years, Nissan being the outlier here. You just don’t buy a BMW, Mercedes, etc. with reliability in mind, you buy for luxury and comfort. That’s what they’re known for. You want reliability? You buy a Honda, Toyota, Mazda.
Nariman Asgharian My apologies, I mean your friend^
The only thing the Mazda is missing is upgraded navigation system and Awd option.
Vince pretty much
It’s already in the new Mazda3 and you can get it in turbo
You can try compare to these cars like Apple iPhone 8 & iPhone 10 in term of quality but in price there is no comparison between these two cars. The winner still the Mazda 6!
I agree because at the end of the day and not to discredit the review, but if you read other published reviews, Mazda is more reliable than bmw, esp that 4 cylinder the reviewer test drove. Bmw in-line 6 is what bmw is known for. That 4 cylinder is a no thank you for me. Mazda takes it imo.
I was choosing between the BMW F30 and Mazda6 and went for the Mazda. The handling and steering feels was superior to the BMW. Note: I've been BMW loyal for many years, but the 6 won me
Great comparison. It's always refreshing to see an underdog win.
BMW's are great...until you have to repair them. Mazda's are great...all the time. Thanks for having the courage to do an usual comparison that was extremely comprehensive without being too long. Great to watch really.
Mazda is a reasonable choice! As a non-native speaker, I love your review, you speak clearly and fluently.
Vit Lee I’m glad you like the review!
The BMW design looks a decade behind the mazda ....
Love my GT Reserve. My 5th Mazda 6. Can’t wait for the next gen.
A good friend of mine was a BMW service advisor for ~25 years. Once he got a few beers in him, he'd always tell me: NEVER BUY A BMW. Too unreliable. Way too expensive to own.
Alex lololololol I’ve had a similar experience
After looking at some of the Luxury brands, you have no idea how much feature you are getting in Mazda compared to Mercedes or BMW.
james Gand there’s something here
$60k for that ugly tin car? lol mazda ftw!
I started quite reluctantly researching vehicles as our 2008 was definitely in need of retiring to the local pastures of post office runs and quick Aldi runs. After ALL of those years of no car payment I was NOT a happy mama but I digress. I got preapproval on financing and started looking at mid size sedans and suvs and after driving a dinosaur for so long I was overwhelmed to say the least but the Mazda captured my attention right away. Definitely edging out Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Dodge and Chrysler....Ford and Chevy really wasn't interesting either after I looked at a Fusion and the Edge. I broke down and test drove both the CX5 and the 6 and wow...Needless to say there really is no decision to be made except which color. That red is a beauty and it is definitely in the lead ;)
Chelle Copley chelle gets it
Those are premium cars. Luxury car brands are Bentley, RRoyce, Aston etc. Nice review though and I agree with your opinion.
Great review
Thanks Rob 👍
Thanks 1 million for this absolutely fantastic video and your other videos right now I’m driving a Honda sport accord and I am definitely getting another Mazda CX 30 is my next car
Masood Jamily nice! Thanks for the support!
If you go look up "Retro Review: 1982 Mazda 626," at 0:56 the review said that the Mazda 626 is known as "the oriental BMW."
Nice one!
You didn't even mention, repair and maintenance.
Mazda 6 looks stunning and georgeous.
Just bought a Mazda6 Signature in Soul Red. Very happy with how the car looks, rides and feels. Think I will upgrade the tires to Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus. Comfortable seats coupled with a quite smooth ride makes this car a nice cruiser. Sharp handling with very good brakes, which should only improve with better tires. Bose sound system is excellent. Infotainment is bit dated and slow, but adequate for my purposes. I had a Mazdaspeed3 previously with excellent reliability. I believe this is a good value and really quite stunning in appearance.
I have bought the same in Sweden. Good to see some people around (at least at web) like me.
Ive been looking for a Signature but theres NONE near me closest one in over 200miles away even the GT Reserve is scarce
One fact to add, the Mazda turns necks everywhere you go, in a BMW you become invisible... And It costs double! Great Cars these Mazda6, and trouble free
For the price of the BMW and the cost of maintaining it, it should also poop out gold eggs. If you buy the Mazda instead of the BMW you'll save a ton of money!
When 2022-2023 Comes around the mazda 6 is gonna be even more awesome with a straight 6 engine and turbo !
Absoluuuuuuttteeeelllyyyy😍😍
It's discontinued unfortunately.
@@23456kingston The current gen is straight 6 motor will be on the next gen mazda 6
Agreed, Mazda 6 does it better for the value you are getting. To get the better options on the BMW, I really don't think $65K is worth it. People would buy it just because of the brand name and status in that case (not to mention the higher insurance and maintenance costs ). I would pay for a new BMW 5 if it was $45K though. That sounds a bit more reasonable but still I would only do so if I had deep pockets.
I've had 2 BMW 5 series. A 2007 E60 and à 2017 G30. Loved those cars. A few months ago I crashed my G30 and I bought a 2018 Mazda 6. I'm very impressed ! It's full option so for half the price I paid for my G30 I have twice as much options. Some options didn't even work properly in the G30. And when I crashed it none of the airbags were activated... That's totally unacceptable. If I had known Mazda was this good I never would have bought the G30 and I would have saved a lot of money...
A few days ago i had enough with my Ford Mondeo -12 2.2 tdci ( electrical problems, engine light on dashboard and other problems like not being able to enter the car or start it)
I traded it in for a 2013 2.5 mazda 6 soul red.
The best thing i have ever done.
So meny things were annoying with the Ford.
The buttons and all the details felt so cheap.
The mazda on the other hand is absolutely amazing.
Everything feels so great and well made.
How many cars in this price range offers walk away locking of the doors for example...
To be honest i have never seen that on a car before.
M A Z D A 👍🏻❤️💪🏻
I always wanted a BMW, Audi or Mercedes. But Mazda ruin that for me. I feel like the other German brands are ripping me off!
NC Styles correct 👀
I owned the Mazda, now I own the G30 530i...honestly the bmw is just a semi-luxury slug, you do need a better engine to make the car feel like a proper bimmer (even with remaps and stuff I am still not impressed) on the other had the 2.5l turbo Mazda was really really a great car, I am so sad I sold it. It had all the luxury and the tech you need, I did a remap of the engine and the gear box, and I bagged the car to make it even better, and it was perfect. IMO if you want a real BMW experience buy a 540i xDrive or a 530d xDrive with as much equipment as possible. Else, buy a Mazda....not to mention that the Mazda is waaaaaaay cheaper and you really really get a lot out of it
So handsome. Good for Mazda!
I like Mazda 6 design. Might buy one within the next 12 months.
Mazda all day. And the 6 is due for a re-design soon. Twin turbo incoming!
Great review, thanks for this comprehensive comparison ,Mazda has been punching way above its class and for sure its great value for money.for me I would not buy a BMW.
might be better to wait until 2021 to see if Mazda 6 will get a new infotainment system.
No one ever reviews my car. I have a 2018 Mazda 6 sport stripper model with a six-speed.
I enjoy my Ecoxury Mazda6.
I guess it makes sense to compare the Mazda 6 with the BMW 3 Series instead
Mazda is love for all people
Above economy, right below luxurious - sounds like Off-White
Mazda 6 has a nice shape to it and the red color upgrade exterior is a beauty; I just don't buy the interior as being attractive...see my comment below. I still feel the same way and maybe more so actually.
RUclips comment is where u find a honest review
Come back in 2022 when the NEW Mazda 6 with its show car Vision-like design and new 6 cylinder engine debuts. Then we'll see how it compares to a MAZDA 6.
BTW, put 100 octane in the MAZDA 6 AND FEEL THE POWER!
HOWSOMEVER... I'll compare MAZDA's build quality to BMTroubleyou any day. MAZDA reliability is higher than BMW - period. (Check "Consumer Reports" magazine.)
My 2019 MAZDA X 5 GT Reservr 2.5 L. turbo, AWD compass VERY favorably to the BMW X3 in all areas.
well done ... now ... is the acura 2020 rdx worth it? center console is the dilemma
negusdawoo I really like the RDX, yes
Great review, now review them in 5 years and let’s see what happens.
fair review
The Mazda 6 is a great car no doubt about that, but to be honest, if you prefer it to a 5 series, it means that you are not a petrolhead but more of a person that needs to move from A to B, which means a Corolla is more than enough for you.
The interior is touted on the Mazda 6 signature as very nice; to me it is sort of weird; the 3 gauge layout, and the infotainment round comic book looking appearance looks weird. Also the back end of the Mazda is plain looking to me. The new Honda back ends are really sleek and stylish. The gold coin for the Mazda 6 is the curvaceous shape and the beautiful soul red.
Incidentally, this video is excellent, especially since I have been curious about Mazda vs luxury brands.
jazzbeau507 thanks for watching!
I have Infinity(NISSAN in Japan) Q50 GT350 HYBRID currently. I sign up order MAZDA6 100 anniversary 2200cc diesel AWD in Japan. MAZDA said they will deliver to me in end of September 2020.
Tad 1119 nice!
@@dwnshft I'm looking forward to drive the MAZDA6 soon. Thanks!!
Tad 1119 great! Enjoy the car and let us know what you think!
@@dwnshft Sure, I will.
Let see with 190ps/331ft-lb
Mazda GVC+ is great, does BMW have a similar system?
Mazda 6 gear changes are one of the slowest in the business and especially so in manual mode. Engines are also rough sounding. However the 6 is more stylish than the G30 G30 is a step back from the F10 in terms of design - looks slab sided and underwhelming.
❤MAZDA❤
That BMW looks old..Mazda 6 looks the more modern car, more classy looking too..Mazda will be taking a a lot of the luxury car buyers, because they charge much less than most of these overrated and unreliable luxury car brands..
❤Mazda❤
Do you think getting a CX30 is a good move for me as this would be my mid size cuv?
Masood Jamily the cx30 is small. It’s a mazda3 hatchback with jacked up suspension. I personally would recommend the cx5
Downshift oh ok
I guess I’m price conscious and keeping my payment lower. Thanks for your opinion
Masood Jamily if you don’t need the extra space of the CX5 then the cx30 is great! I just had a mazda3 as a press loan and loved it and the CX30 is very similar
Pearson Jackson The CX-30 is going to be just as luxurious. Go drive both and see if the CX-30 is enough space for you. If so, it’s a great choice! If you need the space of a CX-5, it’s going to be just as good of a choice. It just comes down to preference.
You helped me make up my mind. Mazda 6.
Mazda very nice.
I just feel like for how much more they want for that BMW it should be much better than the Mazda… but it’s not. It’s almost like the only advantage in the BMW is the ride quality and barely the handling. BMW requires premium fuel in it whereas the Mazda doesn’t yet of you put premium in the Mazda it makes a teeny bit more power than that BMW. When you consider brands that specialize in offering more bang for your buck like Genesis, Acura or Mazda especially, base BMWs could be better.🤷♂️
Mazda estate variant all day every day over pretentious BMW unreliability.
Little bit here and little Bit there isn’t enough for another $20-25k
The only thing that turns me off about the Mazda is that it is FWD, would have much preferred it if it was RWD. Also, it lacks remote start which is odd and I don't like the push button door handles, it would have been so much better if it had the handles that you just put your hand in the handle and it automatically unlocks like Ford, BMW and others have done. I'm also, not too crazy about the infotainment screen which is cheap looking and grainy, especially the reverse camera. On the other end of the spectrum, I don't like that BMW charges a monthly subscription for Apple Carplay and lacks Android Auto.
The new Mazda 6 for I think 2021 is gonna be rwd with an in-line 6 if the rumors are to be believed (motortend published it on Instagram). And since the new 3 has touch sensitive door handles you can bet the new one will as well along with the newer infotainment. As for remote start 🤷🏾♂️ I don’t know why Mazda don’t include that. Cameras should be better on the new car as well.
Madza 6 compete with BMW 3 not 5....but good video anyway... and keep the good work
That is what car magazines do, but it's an erroneous comparison. Both the 6 and 5 series are midsize sedans. The 3 series is a compact sedan.
The 6 is much closer in size to 5 series than 3 series.
Ugliest BMW I’ve ever seen. Lol the front bumper has got to go!
Sure bring back the park bench bumpers from the 80s!
@Issa Vibez agree with you there. Sonata and new Toyota Prius by far the 2 ugliest cars around.
what a fuck?! 530? Are you serious??? mazda 6 cheapear and it is a concurent bmw 3
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Sorry can't watch this video because the audio is so bad. The stereo mix imbalance makes my eyes water.
STOP CONDESENDING!!!!
BMW = overpriced and overrated. Terrible reliability and horribly costly service and repair bills.
100%
The Mazda 6 engine is a disaster. It is slow for its 2.5L size and not efficient either. This is something many car magazines have referred to but BMW engine is a class leader.
The engines in these two vehicles put out essentially the same amount of power
@@stevee8318 Power is just a numeric value on paper. The real performance is what happens in practice.
Not reallyit has no turbo but its fast on tue highway