The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 330d Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 49,500
 BMW 330d Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 330d Coupé
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 330d Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 330d Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
54.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint BMW 330d Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
108.7
181.6
174.4 in
Length
181.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 330d Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
18.49 %
BMW 330d Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 330d Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 330d Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 330d Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
BMW 330d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 330d Coupé
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d Coupé
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
557 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d 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).
139.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 330d 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