2009 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | M3 | Tribute |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |