2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 125 | BT-50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |