The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (15 - 17)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 43,300
 BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 420d Coupé
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 420d Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420d Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (15 - 17)
71.9
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.8 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
174.4 in
Length
182.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420d Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.89 %
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (15 - 17)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420d Coupé
SE
Generation
F32
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420d Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420d Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
805 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
805 mi
BMW 420d 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420d Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data