2007 BMW 328 vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5. 2009 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 328 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
