2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 42 kg more than 2006 BMW 318.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2006 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Mazda | BMW |
Model | Marathon | 318 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |