The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 31,600

€ 53,200

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD is 2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive35i
64.8
73.6
81.5
65.4
74.1
82.6
73.6 in
Width
74.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.8 in
Height
65.4 in
108.3
185
110.6
183
185 in
Length
183 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive35i
ER
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
171 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive35i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
24.18 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
572 mi
Range
473 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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