2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 135 | Tribute |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |