The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13)
€ 38,800

€ 37,900

€ 38,800
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 a little. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
65.4
74.1
82.6
64.8
73.6
81.5
74.1 in
Width
73.6 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
65.4 in
Height
64.8 in
110.6
183
108.3
185
183 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5073 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.3 %

General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
F25
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
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27.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.63 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
27.44 lb/hp
15.63 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
44 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
771 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
771 mi
412 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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 sDrive18d
111 kWh
197 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft