The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)

€ 63,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 29,600
 Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.5 in
Height
52.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
180.3 in
Length
174.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
765 lb
19.89 %
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E92
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
174 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
357 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
191.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
200.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data