The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
€ 38,200

€ 66,300

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
55.5
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
55.5 in
106.3
176
108.7
182
176 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
20.35 %

General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
351 mi
Range
391 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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