2008 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 530 | Marathon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2260 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
