2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Mazda B4000
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 325 | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
