The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 60,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
174.4 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.48 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
403 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
183.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data