2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2007 Mazda 5.
Because 2007 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mazda 5 (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 318 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
