The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13)
€ 41,400
€ 37,900
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 2.3 DISI Turbo.
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
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 2.3 DISI Turbo
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5073 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
E83
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 2.3 DISI Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.63 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
15.63 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
421 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
412 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
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).
197 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
197 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
