2007 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
