Body Style

BMW X5 is a midsize luxury SUV available in xDrive30i, xDrive48i, and xDrive35d trim levels, whereas Mazda CX 7 is a midsize crossover available in i Sport, i SV, s Touring, and s Grand Touring.

Power-train Specs

Two engine choices are offered for 2010 Mazda CX 7. The trims i SV and i Sport models are powered by a 2.5-L inline-4 for delivering 161 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. These models come with front-wheel drive only. The models s Touring and s Grand Touring are equipped with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, which delivers 244 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. These models come either with all-wheel or front-wheel drive guise.

Three engine choices are offered for BMW X5. The trim X5 xDrive30i is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline-6 engine for making 260 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. The model xDrive35d gets a turbo diesel inline-6 engine that generates 265 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque, while xDrive48i utilizes a 4.8-L V8 engine that is good for 350 hp and torque of about 350 lb-ft . All the engines are paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control and come with all-wheel drive system.

Performance and Efficiency

The cx7i SV is propelled by 2.5L inline-4 engine, gives a torque of 161 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm and 161 hp @ 6000 rpm with a remote engine start.

The transmission system is of shift able automatic 5-speed and a front wheel drive. The fuel economy is 20mpg in cities and 28mpg on highways with 16.4 gal. fuel tank. The s model has a six speed transmission system with a torque of 258 ft-lbs. @ 2500 rpm and 244 hp @ 5000 rpm also with good towing capabilities. The grand touring model also comes with a six speed transmission and a torque of 258 ft-lbs. @ 2500 rpm and 244 hp @ 5000 rpm.

Standard Features

The interiors are furnished with heated passenger and driver seat, a four way power passenger seat and an eight way power driver seat. A leathery driver seat with manually adjustable system. Remote powered door and window locking system, power mirrors and one touch power windows. The music system equipped with total 9 premium Bose speakers, AM/FM/MP3 and 6 CD player and a satellite radio.

Safety Features

For safety features, the car is equipped with dual front and side mounted airbags, anchors for child seat, anti theft alarm system with remote, assistance for emergency braking, stability and traction control, tire pressure monitor and Electronic brake force distribution.

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• independent suspension,

• An option of either Mazda’s Active Torque-Split all wheel drive system or front wheel drive system.

Its estimated fuel economy was 11.5 L/100 km (20.5 mpg-US; 24.6 mpg-imps). Fuel economy varied among various tests; they were 18.0 L/100 km (13.1 mpg-US; 15.7 mpg-imps) and 10.0 L/100 km (23.5 mpg-US; 28.2 mpg-imps)

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2010 Mazda CX-7

For 2010, Mazda CX-7 comes with enhanced base engine and freshened styling. In this crossover, five people can be easily accommodated. S and I are newly included to the trim levels Sport, Grand Touring, and Touring. The I Sport and i SV have front-wheel drive configuration. Both the models are designed using a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine for 161 horsepower. This engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The s Grand Touring and s Touring offer all-wheel and front-wheel drive configurations. They reprise their 244-horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine, which is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Anyways, the maximum towing ability is 2,000 pounds.

2010 Ford Escape

For 2010, Ford Escape is reserved with some advanced features. This is a small sized sports utility vehicle, which is available as four-door wagon. Coming to engines, all trims of this vehicle are available with a standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, which delivers 171 horsepower. A 3.0 liter V6 engine is standard on Limited and optional on XLT. The front-wheel drive XLS is designed with a standard five-speed manual transmission.

This is a brief comparison of 2010 Mazda CX-7 vs Ford Escape.