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 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.59 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
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
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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