The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 37,900

€ 53,300

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘ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 xDrive35d.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.93 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive35d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
412 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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