The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07)
€ 38,200
€ 40,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 325d Coupé DPF.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325d 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 325d 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 325d Coupé DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
351 mi
Range
592 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d 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).
131.6 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325d 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
