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BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Mazda CX-5?

BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda CX-5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

CX-5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers clearly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 432 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is somewhat lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers somewhat more boot space – 570 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries marginally more – 601 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,700
X3

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

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
-
Max Speed
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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
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
Is the BMW X3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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