The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 34,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD is 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW X3 2.0i.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 2.0i
64.8
73.6
81.5
65.9
73
78.2
73.6 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
64.8 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
185
110
179.9
185 in
Length
179.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 2.0i
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.74 %
General
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 2.0i
ER
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
171 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 2.0i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.0i
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 2.0i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0i
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
24.18 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
572 mi
Range
447 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
447 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
176.2 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
