The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 31,600

€ 52,000

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 13.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1645
1870
2070
1674
1853
1987
1870 mm
Width
1853 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1645 mm
Height
1674 mm
2750
4700
2795
4569
4700 mm
Length
4569 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1875 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2430 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.85 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
ER
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
171 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
171 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
400 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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10.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
10.96 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
38 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
572 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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).
179 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1348 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L