Mazda CX-7 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2010

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Mazda CX-7
2009 - 2012
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda CX-7 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mazda CX-7 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.2 - 2.52.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 163 - 260 HP184 - 408 HP
Torque: 205 - 400 NM270 - 740 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 - 11.3 seconds4.7 - 8.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 - 11.54.5 - 11.0
Mazda CX-7 petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Mazda CX-7 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.69 m4.90 m
Width: 1.87 m1.86 m
Height: 1.65 m1.46 m
Mazda CX-7 is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 18 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
774 litresno data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Mazda CX-7 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mazda CX-7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`273~ 2`305
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 (€): 640012 400
Pros and Cons: Mazda CX-7 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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