Comparison - BMW iX Flow 2022 - vs - Mazda CX-50 Turbo 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
49,900
Updated: 
26 Aug 2023
£
31,940
Updated: 
28 Mar 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2024
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.30gals
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
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Black Sapphire Metallic
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Portimao Blue Metallic
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Storm Bay Metallic
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Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
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Blue Bay Lagoon Metallic
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Cape York Green Metallic
#808F96
Space Silver Metallic
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Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
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Polymetal Gray Metallic
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Jet Black Mica
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Ingot Blue Metallic
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Machine Gray Metallic
#797E7F
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Nicely equipped from the base model up,
cabin is spacious for its class,
refined driving demeanor.

Cons
Vague steering,
all-digital dashboard may not appeal to everyone,
noticeable turbo lag with entry-level turbo four.

By: 
caranddriver.com

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

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
25.00mpg
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
34.00mpg
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.50L
Torque: 
295ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
186ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
308hp
at 6 500rpm
187hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.40Feet
36.00Feet

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
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
multi-function M Sport steering wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Dynamic Cruise Control
Leather steering wheel
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Push Button Start
12-volt power outlets
Adaptive cruise control

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.40in
185.80in
Width: 
72.60in
75.60in
Height: 
64.60in
63.50in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
62.50in
Wheel Base: 
106.00in
110.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.10
38.60
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
37.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.40in
41.70in
Rear leg room: 
37.00in
39.80in
Front Hip Room: 
53.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.10in
55.90in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.10in
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
46.90cu.ft
56.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
25.70cu.ft
31.40cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3790.00lbs
3706.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
no
Clock: 
no
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
black background with white lettering and silver surround
Ambient temperature & clock display
7" LCD Meter Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power windows with one-touch down/up feature
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8-Way Driver Seat
8-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Fold Flat
Sport Seats
Power front seats including 1-way manual headrests and memory system for driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
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
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold down
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Torsion Beam
Suspension Info: 
Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Multi-zone Climate Control including micro-filter and automatic air recirculation
Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12 speakers
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility
USB audio connection and hands-free Bluetooth® wireless technology including Audio Streaming
Wireless Device Charging
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

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and driver's-side exterior mirror
Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
Windshield wiper de-icer
Dual heated side mirrors
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 8
17 x 7
Wheels more: 
Spare Wheel Material
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

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 discs
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Solid 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: 
Collision Mitigation-Front
Active Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Frontal Collision Warning w/City Collision Mitigation
Speed Limit Assistant
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

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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