The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 31,800

€ 50,300

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1645
1870
2070
1661
1881
2098
1870 mm
Width
1881 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1645 mm
Height
1661 mm
2750
4675
2810
4648
4675 mm
Length
4648 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1875 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2390 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.6 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
ER
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 bhp
254 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
380 NM
560 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.38 kg/bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
6.91 kg/bhp
7.38 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
28 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
No data
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
420 mi
Range
694 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
123.4 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
550 L











1348 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L