The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 29,600
€ 60,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
54
70.1
78
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
54 in
106.3
174.4
107.5
176.9
174.4 in
Length
176.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.95 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
SE
Generation
E46
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
269 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
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
292 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
292 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).
253.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
