The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 37,900

€ 43,400

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 Turbo is 2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
64.8
73.6
81.5
65.4
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
108.3
185
110.6
183
185 in
Length
183 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.82 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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 Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
412 mi
Range
743 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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