The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 47,400
€ 31,800
€ 47,400
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 slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.8 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
E83
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive30i
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
429 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
