The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
€ 31,800

€ 44,500

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 2.3 DISI is 10.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d 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
4675
2795
4569
4675 mm
Length
4569 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2350 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.85 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
ER
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
380 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
6.91 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
No data
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
420 mi
Range
527 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
162.5 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1348 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L