The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)
€ 29,600

€ 89,900

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.9
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
106.3
174.4
108.7
182
174.4 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.16 %

General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 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 GT3 Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
402 hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
8.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
408 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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