BMW X3 (2007 – 2010) vs Mazda CX-7 (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The BMW X3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km.
| Specification |
BMW
X3
2007 – 2010
|
Mazda
CX-7
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2010 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 286 hp | 238 – 261 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 580 Nm | 350 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 11.5 s | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 240 km/h | 188 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 9.5 L/100 km | 9.0 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,676 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,630 – 1,875 kg | 1,640 – 1,782 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

