2011 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, both 2011 Mazda CX-7 and 2011 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda CX-7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda CX-7 | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | CX-7 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 51 L |
