2009 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2009 BMW 318 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 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2009 BMW 318 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 2009 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute, 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, 2009 BMW 318 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 318 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
