The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Coupé DPF (07 - 08) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 36,400

€ 29,600

€ 36,400
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 BMW 320d Coupé DPF 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 STD-Power.
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
54.9
70.2
78.1
52.8
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.9 in
Height
52.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.3
174.4
180.3 in
Length
174.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.11 %

General
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E92
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
175 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Coupé DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
18.96 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
49 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
790 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
790 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
98.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data