The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 49,000

€ 29,600

€ 49,000
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 BMW 330d 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 330d 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 330d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
18.49 %

General
BMW 330d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E92
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 330d Coupé
242 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330d Coupé
384 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
BMW 330d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
BMW 330d Coupé
15.62 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 330d Coupé
35 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
557 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 330d Coupé
557 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 330d Coupé
139.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d 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