The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 29,600
€ 41,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 325xi Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 325xi 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
180.3
174.4 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 325xi Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.96 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 325xi Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 325xi Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 325xi Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Coupé
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.67 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
16.67 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 325xi Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi Coupé
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
395 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi 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).
187.5 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 325xi 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
