The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 425d Coupé (16 - 17) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 44,800

€ 29,600

€ 44,800
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 425d Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
BMW 425d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
54.2
71.9
79.4
52.8
69.7
77.6
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.2 in
Height
52.8 in
110.6
182.6
106.3
174.4
182.6 in
Length
174.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 425d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.51 %

General
BMW 425d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
F32
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 425d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 425d Coupé
221 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 425d Coupé
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
BMW 425d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
153 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 425d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
BMW 425d Coupé
15.76 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 425d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 425d Coupé
51 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
770 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 425d Coupé
770 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 425d Coupé
94.6 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 425d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data