The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 38,200
€ 53,200
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
53.8
69.2
80.1
69.7 in
Width
69.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
52.8 in
Height
53.8 in
106.3
176
107.3
176.7
176 in
Length
176.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.07 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
SE
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
351 mi
Range
337 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
219.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
