The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW 428i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 43,600
 BMW 428i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 428i Coupé
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 428i Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 428i Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
53.6
Blueprint BMW 428i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)
71.9
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.8 in
Height
53.6 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint BMW 428i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)
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 428i Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.51 %
BMW 428i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 428i Coupé
SE
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 428i Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
242 hp
BMW 428i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 428i Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 428i Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 428i Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 428i Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 428i Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 428i Coupé
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
592 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
592 mi
BMW 428i 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 428i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW 428i 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