Mazda CX-7 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-7 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-7 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda CX-7) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda CX-7 is 22 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mazda CX-7 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`099 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 12 400 | |
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