The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 31,800
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
€ 53,200
 BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive35i
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘ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 xDrive35i.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
64.8
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
73.6
81.5
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
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 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
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 xDrive35i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5280 lb
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.86 %
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)

General

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
ER
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Performance

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
473 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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