2009 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 650 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
