The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 31,800
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
€ 52,100
 BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI is just 0.7 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
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
73.6
81.5
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
108.3
184.1
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
184.1 in
Length
183.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.61 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

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
144 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
706 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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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