2008 BMW M5 vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M5 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
