The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 68,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
56.1
71
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
52.8 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
174.4
108.7
181.7
174.4 in
Length
181.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
15.54 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
8
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
316 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 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).
235 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
