BMW 2 Series vs Mazda 6e

The BMW 2 Series starts from $61,800 before on-road costs, while the Mazda 6e opens at $49,990. That makes the Mazda 6e the more affordable entry point by $11,810.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $67,980 and $54,989 respectively.

The Mazda 6e currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The BMW 2 Series does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.

Matching the Mazda 6e's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the BMW 2 Series, and 2 are priced only inside packages whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.

The Mazda 6e holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the BMW 2 Series. Adult occupant protection scored 78% for the BMW 2 Series and 93% for the Mazda 6e.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW 2 Series and 9 in the Mazda 6e.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BMW 2 Series features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda 6e gets a 14.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW 2 Series stands out with head-up display, heated front seats and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda 6e. The Mazda 6e counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW 2 Series gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda 6e offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW 2 Series and 3-zone in the Mazda 6e.

The BMW 2 Series uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Mazda 6e responds with a Electric making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Mazda 6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW 2 Series measures 4,546mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 375mm shorter than the Mazda 6e at 4,921mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda 6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 360L in the BMW 2 Series and 337L in the Mazda 6e, giving the BMW 2 Series a 23L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda 6e leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 2 Series) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e). Both match on warranty length.