2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 2008 BMW 545
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 617 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300. 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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B2300 | 2008 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | B2300 | 545 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4398 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
