2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 6 (365 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2009 Mazda 6 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. 2009 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 335 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3726 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
