2011 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 Mazda Tribute is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 9 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 2007 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
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2011 Mazda Tribute | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Mazda | BMW |
Model | Tribute | 330 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |