The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 32,300
€ 43,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 325i Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
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 325i Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.96 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.67 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
16.67 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
339 mi
Range
477 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i 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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i 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
