The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 37,900

€ 56,900

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30e.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30e
64.8
73.6
81.5
66
74.4
84.2
73.6 in
Width
74.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
64.8 in
Height
66 in
108.3
185
112.8
185.4
185 in
Length
185.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30e
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.1 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30e
ER
Generation
G01
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 Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
288 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30e
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30e
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30e
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
112 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30e
17 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
1479 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
1479 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30e
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).
39.8 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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