The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. BMW 420i Coupé (17 - ..)
€ 38,200
€ 41,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 420i Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.2
71.9
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.8 in
Height
54.2 in
106.3
176
110.6
182.6
176 in
Length
182.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.33 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
SE
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 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 420i Coupé
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
351 mi
Range
583 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
583 mi
BMW 420i 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
