2009 BMW 528 vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 BMW 528 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6.
Because 2009 BMW 528 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 528 | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 528 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
