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 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
53.8
69.2
80.1
52.8
69.7
77.6
69.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
53.8 in
Height
52.8 in
107.3
176.7
106.3
174.4
176.7 in
Length
174.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.6 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E46
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-six gasoline 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
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
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
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
