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

€ 52,000

€ 31,800
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 2.3 DISI is 10.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
4675
2795
4569
4675 mm
Length
4569 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
9.23 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four petrol 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
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
380 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
6.91 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
28 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
No data
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
420 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd 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).
179 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1348 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L