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 BMW X3 2007 – 2010 Mazda CX-7 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.

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