The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 40,100
 BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 420i Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.8 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
174.4 in
Length
182.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.48 %
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
SE
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.92 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
19.92 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
565 mi
BMW 420i 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).
125 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 420i Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data