BMW vs. Mazda
When comparing the BMW brand to the Mazda brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety and retained value.
BMW versus Mazda: Pricing and Value
Analyzing BMW versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 6 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over BMW.
BMW versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 6 model comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 5 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
BMW versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of BMW versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. BMW and Mazda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 5 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
BMW offers 13 SUVs, 14 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Mazda offers 5 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options
BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.
BMW offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 13 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$40,815 - $49,644
BMW X2
$40,428 - $47,470
BMW X3
$49,607 - $68,388
BMW X3
$49,607 - $68,388
BMW X5
$70,232 - $97,323
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$76,801 - $90,364
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$24,225 - $36,279
Mazda CX-30
$24,225 - $36,279
Mazda CX-5
$28,943 - $39,025
Mazda CX-50
$33,433 - $44,055
Mazda CX-9
$38,083 - $48,044
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
$38,083 - $48,044
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$40,098 - $48,685
BMW X2
$37,142 - $45,225
BMW X3
$45,994 - $64,997
BMW X3
$45,994 - $64,997
BMW X5
$68,950 - $85,055
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$24,222 - $36,928
Mazda CX-30
$24,222 - $36,928
Mazda CX-5
$28,878 - $39,323
Mazda CX-50
$31,933 - $42,016
Mazda CX-9
$37,982 - $48,917
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
$37,982 - $48,917
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X1
43.4%
BMW X2
47.4%
BMW X3
50.5%
BMW X3
50.5%
BMW X5
53.8%
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
38.4%
Mazda CX-30
38.4%
Mazda CX-5
39.8%
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
46.3%
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
46.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X1
241 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW X2
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
483 hp / 516 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X1
25 / 34 / 28
BMW X2
24 / 32 / 27
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Mazda CX-5
24 / 30 / 26
Mazda CX-50
24 / 30 / 27
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X1
3499 lbs
BMW X2
Not yet available
BMW X3
4409 lbs
BMW X3
4409 lbs
BMW X5
Not yet available
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not yet available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
8.6 / 10
BMW X2
6.9 / 10
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
7.2 / 10
BMW X2
5.8 / 10
BMW X3
8.2 / 10
BMW X3
8.2 / 10
BMW X5
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
10 / 10
BMW X2
Not available
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X5
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
10 / 10
Mazda CX-30
10 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.9 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
8.5 / 10
BMW X2
8.0 / 10
BMW X3
7.6 / 10
BMW X3
7.6 / 10
BMW X5
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-30
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
7.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#8 of 21 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5
#4 of 12 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#8 of 24 in
Best Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#7 of 25 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
#7 of 25 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#4 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5
#4 of 12 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#15 of 24 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#11 of 25 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
#11 of 25 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
BMW X1
#3 of 12 in
Luxury Subcompact SUVs
BMW X2
#7 of 12 in
Luxury Subcompact SUVs
BMW X3
#24 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#18 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Other Comparisons
BMW X5
#10 of 12 in
Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#6 of 18 in
Subcompact SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#6 of 18 in
Subcompact SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#10 of 24 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#10 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
#10 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
BMW X5
#7 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#7 of 15 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
