The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Coupé (10 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 31,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 318i Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 318i Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.9
70.2
78.1
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
52.8 in
Height
54.9 in
106.3
174.4
108.7
181.6
174.4 in
Length
181.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 318i Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.59 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 318i 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 318i Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 318i Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Coupé
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 318i Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i Coupé
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 318i Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
