The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 43,000
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
174.4 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.67 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N47-D20
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
677 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data