The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 38,200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 39,600
 BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 320d Coupé
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
69.7
77.6
54.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
70.2
78.1
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
52.8 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
106.3
176
Blueprint BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
108.7
181.6
176 in
Length
181.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
715 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data