2006 BMW 335 vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2006 BMW 335 and 2006 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 466 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 335 | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 335 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
