The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 320d Coupé DPF (07 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 36,400
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé DPF.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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
180.3
174.4 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.11 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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 DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
357 mi
Range
790 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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
