2012 BMW 528 vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2012 BMW 528 and 2012 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 528 | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 528 | 3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |