2008 BMW 540 vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Because 2008 BMW 540 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 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy. 2003 Mazda Premacy has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda Premacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 540 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
