The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)

€ 60,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 32,300
 Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.9 in
Height
52.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-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 High-Power
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.48 %
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-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
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
177 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

▶ REPLAY
10.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.15 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
339 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
403 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
183.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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