2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Mazda BT-50 and 2009 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Mazda BT-50 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | BT-50 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 180 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |
