The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 31,800
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
€ 40,500
 BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive20d
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 xDrive20d.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
64.8
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
73.6
81.5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
108.3
184.1
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive20d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.01 %
BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
175 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d

Performance

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d

▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.99 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
22.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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).
137.9 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft