The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 48,000
€ 29,600
€ 48,000
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 330i 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 330i 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 330i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
15.54 %
General
BMW 330i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E92
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
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 330i 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 N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 330i Coupé
268 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i Coupé
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
BMW 330i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
BMW 330i Coupé
13.62 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 330i Coupé
28 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 330i Coupé
472 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 330i Coupé
157.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
