The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 425d Coupé (14 - 15)
€ 32,300
€ 43,000
€ 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 8.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 425d Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 425d Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
53.6
71.9
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.8 in
Height
53.6 in
106.3
174.4
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 425d Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.67 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 425d Coupé
SE
Generation
F32
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 425d Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 425d Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 425d Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 425d Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 425d Coupé
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 425d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 425d Coupé
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 425d Coupé
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
339 mi
Range
708 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
708 mi
BMW 425d 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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 425d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 425d 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
