2005 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 530 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
