2008 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2006 Mazda Tribute (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 118 | Tribute |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |