2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 327 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 Tribute 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 650 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
