2003 BMW M3 vs. 2003 Mazda Tribute

To start off, both 2003 BMW M3 and 2003 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.

Because 2003 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.

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2003 BMW M3 2003 Mazda Tribute
Make BMW Mazda
Model M3 Tribute
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3168 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 342 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 84.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 259 km/hour 166 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 57 L