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BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 30000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Mazda CX-5?

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Mazda CX-5

3 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-5 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 21257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a convincingly edge – offering 398 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 5.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-5 tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls decisively stronger with 670 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 432 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is a bit lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers barely noticeable more room – 583 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs a bit better – up to 2019 L, which is about 319 L more than the BMW X3.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X3 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £51,300
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BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Mazda CX-5

3 (1 Reviews)
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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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3 (1 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
157 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
583 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4690 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda

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