The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. BMW 320d Coupé DPF xDrive (08 - 08)
€ 38,200
€ 39,000
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé DPF.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.9
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
106.3
176
108.7
180.3
176 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.58 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
351 mi
Range
702 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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).
111 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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
