Mazda Tribute 2004 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Tribute) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Tribute engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 210 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mazda Tribute reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Tribute consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Tribute could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Tribute consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda Tribute 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mazda Tribute is smaller, but higher. Mazda Tribute is 13 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Tribute is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2245 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Mazda Tribute has 112 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 685 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Mazda Tribute can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`978 kg | 2`355 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 523 kg | 430 kg | |
| Mazda Tribute load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Mazda Tribute is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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