2025 BMW X3 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

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2025 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $49,950 to $64,700
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2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 67.1 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 393-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 - 393 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 4,001 - 4,850 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 187.2 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Info not available Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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.

Comparison Review

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-90, 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-90.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90, 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-90.

Handling
The BMW X3 has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the BMW X3 for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X3 has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

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-90.

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-90, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.