2006 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 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 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 545 | Marathon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |