The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 320d Coupé (10 - 13)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 37,400
 BMW 320d Coupé (10 - 13) BMW 320d Coupé
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 320d Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
54.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Coupé (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint BMW 320d Coupé (10 - 13)
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 320d Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.49 %
BMW 320d Coupé (10 - 13)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
807 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
807 mi
BMW 320d 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data