The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
€ 37,900

€ 35,900

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 xDrive18d.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive18d
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 xDrive18d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive18d
ER
Generation
E83
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
141 hp
BMW X3 xDrive18d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive18d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive18d
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive18d
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
412 mi
Range
672 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
672 mi
BMW X3 xDrive18d
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).
127.6 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft