The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 39,200
€ 29,600
€ 39,200
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 325i 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 STD-Power.
BMW 325i Coupé
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 325i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.33 %
General
BMW 325i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E92
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
15.64 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
26 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
435 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
435 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
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 325i Coupé
170.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Coupé
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
