The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 31,800

€ 38,800

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 2.3 DISI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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
184.1
110.6
183
184.1 in
Length
183 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.85 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ER
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
141 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.44 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
27.44 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
420 mi
Range
771 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
771 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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).
111 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
111 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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