Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

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

New comparison

BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012
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 (F25) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
258hp192kW
260hp194kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,301kg5,073lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,645mm65in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
-
Trunk volume
550L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
774L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
69L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 28iMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 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 (F25)28iMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
40.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has 2 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 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 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 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 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)28i6.9 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s

Although Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 1.1 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 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 (F25)28i
744 km
463 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 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (F25) 28i 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 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (F25)28iMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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
744 km
463 mi
676 km
420 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 (F25) 28iMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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