Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sivsMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010
VS

Mazda CX-7

2.3 DISI Turbo

260 hp2261 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    676 km
    420 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0siMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,301kg5,073lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,645mm65in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
480L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
774L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
69L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0siMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0siMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
40.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has 12 hp more than Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
1,740 kg
3,836 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si7.2 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
663 km
412 mi
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
676 km
420 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.2 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0siMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
676 km
420 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0siMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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