2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2009 BMW 320 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 320. 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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 320 | Tribute |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |