Car comparison

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurbovsBMW X5 (E70) 30i

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

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Mazda CX-7

2.3 DISI Turbo

260 hp2261 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2009
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
260hp194kW
272hp203kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,301kg5,073lb
2,680kg5,908lb
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
87.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
40.5s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
676km420mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,645mm65in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance-
222mm9in
Trunk volume
455L
620L
Max trunk volume
774L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
85L
CO2 emissions-
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboBMW X5 (E70) 30iPowerTorque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)30i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboBMWX5 (E70)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.5 s
42.5 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
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 30i 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 X5 (E70) 30i: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)30i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
BMWX5 (E70)30i
2,000 kg
4,409 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX5 (E70)30i
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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i8.1 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 30i has more power, Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)30i
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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)30i
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
676 km
420 mi
BMWX5 (E70)30i
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 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
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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 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

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo 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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.1 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
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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaCX-72.3 DISI TurboBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
260 hp
194 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.1 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
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
676 km
420 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
244 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VehicleMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboBMW X5 (E70) 30i
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 157 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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