2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50

To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 239 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.

Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 650 2009 Mazda BT-50
Make BMW Mazda
Model 650 BT-50
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 2606 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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