Comparison - Mazda CX-50 2.5 S PREFERRED PLUS 2023 - vs - BMW XM 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
31,940
Updated: 
28 Mar 2022
$
159,995
Updated: 
18 Jan 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
18.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
#B8B8B6
Polymetal Gray Metallic
#515A67
Jet Black Mica
#040404
Ingot Blue Metallic
#4B6780
Machine Gray Metallic
#797E7F
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
#7C0212
Color: 
Carbon Black Metallic
#2C2E2D
Black Sapphire Metallic
#262626
Mineral White Metallic
#E1E1DF
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
#002E69
Dravit Grey Metallic
#737066
Toronto Red Metallic
#AC220F
Cape York Green Metallic
#455864

Electric

Battery: 
25.7-kWh
Full Charge Range: 
30mi
Top Speed: 
168mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Zesty turbo engine,
high-class cabin,
pleasing to drive.

Cons
Just-average warranty coverage,
wireless smartphone charging only offered on top trim,
less headroom than in a CX-5.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Quick acceleration from optional turbocharged engine
Sharp handling
Upscale interior design
Decent off-road capability for a small crossover SUV

Cons
Ride quality is bit stiff
Slightly more expensive than rivals
Middling cargo capacity

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Posh, comfy interior
Zippy engine performance
Athletic handling
Many standard features

Cons
Busy ride quality
Below-average cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Fantastic chassis dynamics
Hybrid system is impressive in all modes
Feels lighter than it is

Cons
Exorbitant price
Large mass can't entirely defy physics
Jerky transmission

By: 
motortrend.com

Pros
Fantastic balance of modern design and performance abilities
Future-forward interior styling
Everything-to-everyone ethos

Cons
Massive three-ton curb weight
Overly stiff ride for a luxury SUV
Outrageous MSRP = questionable value

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
32
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
4.40L
Torque: 
186ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
590ft-lbs
at 5 000rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 6 000rpm
644hp
at 7 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet
41.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Push Button Start
12-volt power outlets
Adaptive cruise control
3-spoke power telescopic, leather-wrapped, M sport steering wheel
Dynamic Cruise Control
Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View Cameras with 3D view and Active Park Distance Control

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.80in
201.20in
Width: 
75.60in
78.90in
Height: 
63.50in
69.10in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
8.70in
Front Track: 
68.00in
Rear Track: 
66.50in
Wheel Base: 
110.80in
122.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.60
40.40
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
38.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.70in
40.40in
Rear leg room: 
39.80in
40.30in
Front Hip Room: 
53.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.90in
60.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in
57.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.30cu.ft
64.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.40cu.ft
18.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3706.00lbs
6063.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
black background with white lettering and silver surround
Ambient temperature & clock display
7" LCD Meter Display
M-specific instrument cluster with M Drive, MDM, and M Drivelogic displays
Outside-temperature display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power windows with one-touch down/up feature
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Comfort Access keyless entry
Power windows with key-off operation; "one-touch" opening and closing of all door windows, anti-trapping feature
Power tailgate

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Front ventilated seats
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold down
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding center armrest
40/20/40 split-folding rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion Beam
Suspension Info: 
Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Travel and Comfort System includes a multi-function bracket to support BMW accessories such as tablet holders, coat hangers, and folding table, as well as a USB-C port with 3 amp charging ability in the backrest of each front seat
Heated and Cooled Front Cupholders
Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and driver's-side exterior mirror
Dual front sliding sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Active-charcoal micro-filter ventilation
Automatic 4-zone climate control
Active roll stabilization with Active Roll Comfort

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.25" full-color display
Bose® 12-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot® 2
Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ integration
Android Auto™ integration
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription3
Dual front USB audio inputs
Dual rear USB charging ports
8 total speakers
Speed sensitive volume control
16 speakers
Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System with 464-watt amplifier
SiriusXM® with 360L + 1 year Subscription
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ Compatibility
WiFi Hotspot including 3 GB/3-month trial
Enhanced USB & Bluetooth® wireless technology
Personal eSIM 5G

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
Windshield wiper de-icer
Dual heated side mirrors
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7
21 x 10.5
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Side-impact door beams
anti-theft system
Driver Attention Alert
Hill Launch Assist
Front seat belt pretensioners with force limiters
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
4-wheel ABS
LED headlamp
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Acoustic pedestrian protection
BMW Assist eCall™ includes Emergency Request (SOS button) and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification
Lane Keeping Assistant, Lane Change Assistant
Emergency Stop Assistant, Evasion Aid, Daytime Pedestrian Protection
Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation, and Active Blind Spot Detection
Active Protection System detects imminent accidents
Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) with side-impact airbags
Rollover sensor that triggers airbags and safety-belt pretensioners in the event of a rollover
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Options

Packages: 
Convenience Package
Weather Package
Cargo Package
Accent Package
Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch w/4-Pin Harness
Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks
Front and Rear Splash Guards
Machine Gray Metallic
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Silver Cross Bars
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Options: 
Retractable Cargo Cover
Carpet Cargo Mat
Premium Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leatherette
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