The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 29,600
€ 50,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is 5.8 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
1340
1770
1970
1367
1757
2035
1770 mm
Width
1757 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2035 mm
1340 mm
Height
1367 mm
2700
4430
2725
4488
4430 mm
Length
4488 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
1398 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.59 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
SE
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1308 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
220 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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7.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
7.4 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
No data
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
357 mi
Range
359 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
206.5 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
267 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
422 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
290 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
