The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)

€ 43,000
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 38,200
 Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
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 D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
106.3
176
180.3 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.19 %
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
E92
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
39 mpg
20 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
351 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
632 mi
351 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
217.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
123.4 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data