2010 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Mazda B4000
To start off, both 2010 BMW 325 and 2010 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 Mazda B4000.
Because 2010 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B4000 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, 2010 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 325 | 2010 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 325 | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
