2009 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda B2300 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 158 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 335 | B2300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |