2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, both 2009 Mazda Tribute and 2009 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 325. 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 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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2009 Mazda Tribute | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Mazda | BMW |
Model | Tribute | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |