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 4.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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
184.1
110
179.9
184.1 in
Length
179.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.86 %
General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
ER
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
