The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
€ 57,100

€ 31,600

€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 xDrive35d is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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
183.3
108.3
185
183.3 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.09 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
F25
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 xDrive35d
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
171 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
694 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
572 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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