2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (146 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 335 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
