Mazda CX-9 vs BMW X5

Who wins? Easy, the CX 9, but just by a scratch, you'll see why throughout this article.

The price

The japanese tops out at $32,815, which makes it marginally cheaper then the German mean machine, which reaches to a good $54,100, now that gives a major price difference which definitely gives the mazda a 1-0 lead. The BMW is just too expensive, I mean the german machine is incomparable with the strength of the japanese. SImply, if you buy a japanese car, it's life span is 10-13 years, with minor changes yearly after year 5, while on the other hand, with the germans, you only have 4-5 years, with yearly changes from year 3, that's a big difference.

The looks

I just have to say, BMW have done it this time, the X5 is their best looking car without a doubt, hands down. I mean just look at it, those bulging rims, that fabulous grill, that simple and yet elegant line down the middle of the side of the car, I mean, I say again, just look at it....

Now the CX 9 is not bad at all, don't get me wrong, it's just not an X5, but to give it a suitable name, it's the best looking japanese SUV, can't be compared with the ugly prado and land cruiser. The interior, well the CX 9 gets that one, it's moody, you got blue lights everywhere which give you that comforty feeling, the leather is two tone which adds a bit of style to it, and the gauges are just too good for the ugly BMW ones. The Gear is also more stylish, with another beam of blue light shooting down the center.

In conclusion, the Mazda just gets the edge because of its interior, price, and raw japanese power. The BMW is not a bad car at all, but between these two, the Mazda just has to get it.

Ratings

BMW X5: 34/40.....4 stars

Mazda CX-9:37/40.....5 stars