2008 BMW M5 vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B3000 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 345 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M5 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
