The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 37,900

€ 43,600

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 Turbo is 13.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
1645
1870
2070
1674
1853
1987
1870 mm
Width
1853 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1645 mm
Height
1674 mm
2750
4700
2795
4569
4700 mm
Length
4569 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2301 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.82 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
ER
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
380 NM
250 NM
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
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7.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
7.09 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
No data
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
412 mi
Range
412 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
197 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).
191.4 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1348 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L