2006 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 525 and 2001 Mazda B2500 are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
