2009 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 51 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
Because 2007 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Tribute. 2007 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2007 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 335 | Tribute |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |