2004 BMW 545 vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2004 BMW 545 and 2004 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 545 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
