2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 845 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | B2300 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |
