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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD.
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
65.9
73
78.2
64.8
73.6
81.5
73 in
Width
73.6 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
65.9 in
Height
64.8 in
110
179.9
108.3
185
179.9 in
Length
185 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) 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 gasoline 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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
171 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
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
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
