The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 31,600
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
€ 47,400
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

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 xDrive30i.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive30i
64.8
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
73.6
81.5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
108.3
185
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive30i
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive30i
ER
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
171 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive30i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

 REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
24.18 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
429 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
429 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
183.8 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft