2007 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 335 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
