2007 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 325 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
