The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)

€ 38,200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 89,900
 ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13) ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900

ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
69.7
77.6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
106.3
176
Blueprint ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)
108.7
182
176 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.66 %
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
402 hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
8.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
408 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
181.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data