The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 50,000
€ 29,600
€ 50,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is 5.8 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
1367
1757
2035
1340
1770
1970
1757 mm
Width
1770 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1367 mm
Height
1340 mm
2725
4488
2700
4430
4488 mm
Length
4430 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1398 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.59 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E46
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1308 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 bhp
189 bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
362 NM
220 NM
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
168 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4.82 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
26 mpg
27 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
359 mi
Range
357 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
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 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
290 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
