2024 BMW
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2023 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 21 - 23 MPG | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.7 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 248 - 382 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 185.9 in | 199.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.4 - 74.7 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-9 than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X3 and the Mazda CX-9.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Mazda CX-9, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-9.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.
Handling
The BMW X3 has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The BMW X3 has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-9.
Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW X3 has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.