The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
€ 41,400

€ 31,600

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 2.5si is 13.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD.
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
1674
1853
1987
1645
1870
2070
1853 mm
Width
1870 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1674 mm
Height
1645 mm
2795
4569
2750
4700
4569 mm
Length
4700 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1875 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2430 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.73 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
E83
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
171 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 bhp
171 bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
250 NM
400 NM
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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8.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.96 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
8.4 kg/bhp
10.96 kg/bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
29 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
421 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
572 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
154.3 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
154.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
455 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1348 L