2008 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2008 BMW 318 and 2008 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 441 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2008 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 318 | Etude |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1595 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
