The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
€ 37,900
€ 45,200
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 xDrive30i.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30i
ER
Generation
E83
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
412 mi
Range
438 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
179.9 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
