The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 46,600
€ 31,800
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 3.0d DPF is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
184.1
179.9 in
Length
184.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.11 %
General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
E83
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
484 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
