BMW vs. Mazda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and Mazda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both BMW and Mazda cars.
When comparing the BMW brand to the Mazda brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, 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 6 out of 6 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 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 2 out of 3 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 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, Mazda has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons while BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. BMW and Mazda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$43,893 - $57,593
BMW X2
$46,016 - $57,285
BMW X3
$51,062 - $68,409
BMW X3
$51,062 - $68,409
BMW X5
$70,019 - $97,316
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$75,515 - $90,742
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$26,445 - $36,779
Mazda CX-30
$26,445 - $36,779
Mazda CX-5
$30,611 - $40,595
Mazda CX-50
$31,833 - $45,266
Mazda CX-9
$40,092 - $46,756
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
$40,092 - $46,756
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$40,467 - $56,873
BMW X2
$40,988 - $54,176
BMW X3
$45,645 - $62,947
BMW X3
$45,645 - $62,947
BMW X5
$60,732 - $92,996
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$69,977 - $84,728
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$24,990 - $36,663
Mazda CX-30
$24,990 - $36,663
Mazda CX-5
$28,687 - $40,393
Mazda CX-50
$29,626 - $41,990
Mazda CX-9
$29,370 - $39,992
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
$29,370 - $39,992
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X1
44.6%
BMW X2
45.1%
BMW X3
48.6%
BMW X3
48.6%
BMW X5
55%
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
59.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
34.1%
Mazda CX-30
34.1%
Mazda CX-5
36.2%
Mazda CX-50
38.7%
Mazda CX-9
47%
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
47%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X1
241 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW X2
241 hp / 295 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 / 185 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 / 33 / 28
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
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X1
3500 lbs
BMW X2
Not yet available
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X5
7200 lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
5952 lbs
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
7.9 / 10
BMW X2
6.7 / 10
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
7.2 / 10
BMW X2
5.8 / 10
BMW X3
8.4 / 10
BMW X3
8.4 / 10
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 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
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
8.9 / 10
BMW X2
Not available
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X5
8.0 / 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
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
10 / 10
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
7.7 / 10
BMW X2
7.7 / 10
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
BMW X5
7.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
8.4 / 10
Mazda CX-30
8.4 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-9
7.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#1 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
BMW X5
#7 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#10 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#5 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5
#10 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#14 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#8 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-9
#8 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
BMW X5
#6 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money