The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 52,000

€ 31,800

€ 52,000
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 3.0sd DPF is 10.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
4675
4569 mm
Length
4675 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2270 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
9.23 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
E83
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
380 NM
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
28 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
478 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
179 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 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
455 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1348 L