The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 43,400

€ 31,800

€ 43,400
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 a little. The BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
184.1
183 in
Length
184.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.66 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
F25
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
▶ REPLAY
21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.92 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
743 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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