The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325i Coupé (06 - 07)
€ 38,200
€ 37,000
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 325i Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
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 325i Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.01 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
351 mi
Range
466 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
466 mi
BMW 325i 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 325i 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
