The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 85,000
€ 29,600
€ 85,000
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 M3 CSL is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
BMW M3 CSL
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
53.7
70.1
78
52.8
69.7
77.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
53.7 in
Height
52.8 in
107.4
176.9
106.3
174.4
176.9 in
Length
174.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
E46
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
329 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
