2013 BMW M5 vs. 2013 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2013 BMW M5 and 2013 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 777 kg more than 2013 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW M5 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 2013 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 2, 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW M5 | 2013 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M5 | 2 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4863 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1846 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1469 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2889 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
