2012 BMW 116 vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2012 BMW 116 and 2012 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 116 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 2012 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7, 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 116 | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 69 L |
