The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 38,200
€ 115,400
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,400
ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.7
78.7
86.5
69.7 in
Width
78.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
52.8 in
Height
54.7 in
106.3
176
108.9
187.5
176 in
Length
187.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.7 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
SE
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.982
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
8
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
510 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
7.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
15 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
351 mi
Range
336 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
336 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series 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).
231.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
