The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M4 Coupé (14 - 17) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 73,700
€ 29,600
€ 73,700
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 M4 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
BMW M4 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
54.4
73.6
79.3
52.8
69.7
77.6
73.6 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.4 in
Height
52.8 in
110.7
183.9
106.3
174.4
183.9 in
Length
174.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M4 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3466 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.08 %
General
BMW M4 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
F82
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 M4 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M4 Coupé
425 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW M4 Coupé
406 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
BMW M4 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M4 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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8.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
BMW M4 Coupé
8.16 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M4 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M4 Coupé
27 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
424 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW M4 Coupé
424 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 M4 Coupé
166.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M4 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
