The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Coupé (16 - 17) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 43,300
€ 32,300
€ 43,300
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 430i 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 High-Power.
BMW 430i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-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 430i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.67 %
General
BMW 430i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
F32
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 430i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
BMW 430i Coupé
249 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 430i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
BMW 430i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 430i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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13.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 430i Coupé
13.86 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 430i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 430i Coupé
39 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
611 mi
Range
339 mi
BMW 430i Coupé
611 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 430i Coupé
115.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 430i Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
