The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 320d Coupé DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 32,300
€ 38,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 BMW 320d Coupé DPF.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.9
70.2
78.1
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
52.8 in
Height
54.9 in
106.3
174.4
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
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.03 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
339 mi
Range
689 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
689 mi
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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
