The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 35,800
€ 32,300
€ 35,800
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 BMW 320i 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.
BMW 320i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-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 320i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.58 %
General
BMW 320i 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
BMW 320i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
168 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
BMW 320i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
19.23 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
35 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
575 mi
Range
339 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
575 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
128.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
