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 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
64.8
73.6
81.5
65.9
73
78.2
73.6 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
64.8 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
185
110
179.9
185 in
Length
179.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
