2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 465 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
Because 2011 BMW 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 125 (270 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Protege | 125 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
