2022 BMW X3 vs 2023 Mazda CX-5
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MSRP$43,700 | MSRP$26,700 |
Listings152 | Listings275 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2022 BMW X3 Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | |
2023 Mazda CX-5 Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Mazda CX-5 is living on borrowed time. The current-generation model has been on sale since 2017, and while it still seems fresh as a daisy, seven years is a long time in the automotive world. In addition, aside from a new Rhodium White premium paint option, Mazda makes no other changes to the 2023 CX-5. Furthermore, the CX-5 now lives side-by-side with the Mazda CX-50, and when you consider the existence of the CX-30, the CX-90, and the upcoming CX-70, well, it certainly doesn’t seem as though the CX-5 will remain in Mazda’s new car lineup for much longer. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.7 cu ft | Cargo Space30.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4079 lbs | Curb Weight3717 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height66.1 in |
Length185.9 in | Length180.1 in |
Width84.2 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase106.2 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload1007 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,700 | $26,700 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is living on borrowed time. The current-generation model has been on sale since 2017, and while it still seems fresh as a daisy, seven years is a long time in the automotive world. In addition, aside from a new Rhodium White premium paint option, Mazda makes no other changes to the 2023 CX-5. Furthermore, the CX-5 now lives side-by-side with the Mazda CX-50, and when you consider the existence of the CX-30, the CX-90, and the upcoming CX-70, well, it certainly doesn’t seem as though the CX-5 will remain in Mazda’s new car lineup for much longer. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.7 cu ft | 30.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4079 lbs | 3717 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 180.1 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 106.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 1007 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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