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BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-80 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 48200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Mazda CX-80?

BMW X3

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Mazda CX-80

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda CX-80 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48200 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda CX-80 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X3 performs distinct better – achieving up to 88 km, about 27 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a somewhat edge – offering 398 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 71 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-80 takes 6.80 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-80 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls to a small extent stronger with 670 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 120 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: Mazda CX-80 offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, BMW X3 is slightly lighter – 1930 kg compared to 2131 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers decisively more room – 570 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 312 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-80 performs slightly better – up to 1971 L, which is about 271 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-80 to a small extent takes the win – 650 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda CX-80 proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda CX-80 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mazda CX-80

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 254 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 61 km
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BMW X3

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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-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
48200 - 60200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
61 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
35 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 74 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
2131 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4995 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1714 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1971 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 219 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2488 - 3283 cm3

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

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What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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